Union County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Union County, Florida has 792 food establishments with 113 inspections on record. The pass rate is 85.7%, below the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 6.2 violations per visit.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated April 2026.

792Facilities
113Inspections
0Closures 2026
85.7%Pass Rate
6.2Avg Violations
1,036FDACS Retail
1,597Stop-Sale Orders

Union County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Union County 85.7% Pass Rate 85.7%
Florida Average 86.2% Pass Rate 86.2%
Union County 6.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 6.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Union County 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.46 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.46

Union County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessCityViolationsResult
Pop Pop's Pizza Box Too Lake Butler3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Union County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
23 Chemical properly stored 30
22 Consumer advisory 30
36 Proper ventilation 25
03 Employee health reporting 23
14 Food contact surfaces 21

Union County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

1Actions on Record
$0Total Fines
$0Avg Fine
$0Largest Fine
1Facilities Fined

Union County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

2Fire Violations
1Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Fire extinguisher in red zone 2

Union County Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Union County has 1,036 FDACS-regulated facilities with 2,007 inspections on record and 1,597 stop-sale orders issued.

1,036Retail Facilities
2,007FDACS Inspections
1,597Stop-Sale Orders
317Orders in 2026

Union County FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityCityProductReason
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Dutch-bros-coffee-425926 JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat…
Normans Food Store JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Normans Food Store JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Nb Seafood & Chicken Market LLC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Commen…
Nb Seafood & Chicken Market LLC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit C…

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Union County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 258
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 151
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not 131
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning 118
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 117

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Union County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 20 57 2,877
Publix 17 53 1,789
Circle K 13 108 1,668
Wawa 13 14 433
Starbucks 12 77 1,180
Family Dollar 11 316 1,063
Dollar Tree 10 9 1,110
Winn-Dixie 10 212 797

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Union County: Notable Restaurants

Skips Deli

Lake Butler · Most Closures

20 inspections 90 violations 1 closures

China 1

Lake Butler · Most Inspected

23 inspections 148 violations

Hardee's

Lake Butler · Most Inspected

23 inspections 185 violations

Pop Pop's Pizza Box Too

Lake Butler · Recently Inspected

11 inspections 59 violations

Hungry Howie's

Lake Butler · Recently Inspected

8 inspections 26 violations

Union County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Hardees 1 185 0
Subway 1 54 0
Hungry Howies 1 26 0

Union County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Union County?
Union County, Florida has 792 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Union County?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Union County is 85.7%. The Florida state average is 86.2%.
What are the most common health violations in Union County?
The most frequently cited violations in Union County are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Union County?
Hardees has the most locations in Union County with 1 establishments.
How does Union County compare to the Florida state average?
Union County has a pass rate of 85.7%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 6.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Union County?
Food establishments in Union County have an average of 0.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Union County been assessed?
Food establishments in Union County have been assessed $0 in fines across 1 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $0 and the largest single fine was $0.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Union County restaurants?
2 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Union County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Union County inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Union County, Florida has 1,036 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 2,007 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Union County?
FDACS has issued 1,597 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Union County, including 317 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Union County Restaurants & Food Establishments (792)

Wawa Food Market 5274 FDACS Retail

9715 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Publix # 0686 Establishment # FDACS Retail

1100 Dunn Ave Bldg 100, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food

Total Distribution FDACS Retail

600 Ellis RD N, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Shores Liquor at Blanding Blvd INC FDACS Retail

6126 103rd ST, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Smoke 1 Tobacco and Vape FDACS Retail

1821 Parental Home Rd Suite 4, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

La Salsa Market INC FDACS Retail

11761 Beach Blvd Ste 1, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Rayanco INC FDACS Retail

6653 Powers Ave Ste 133, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Dollar Tree #10827 FDACS Retail

5440 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Circle K # 6163 FDACS Retail

1001 Lane Ave N, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Circle K # 1430 FDACS Retail

13957 N Main ST, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Dollar Tree # 4153 FDACS Retail

11111 San Jose Blvd Ste 45, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Smoke Palace LLC FDACS Retail

5435 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Winn Dixie Store#2556 FDACS Retail

11700 San Jose Blvd Ste 12, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Sunny's Food Mart # 05 FDACS Retail

10870 Harts RD, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Wawa # 5266 FDACS Retail

8251 OLD MIDDLEBURG RD S, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Smoke Place FDACS Retail

7952 Normandy Blvd Ste 2, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Fun Dough Cookie Co LLC FDACS Retail

1633 University Blvd N, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery

Ahl Cairo FDACS Retail

9766 old st Augustine rd #7, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

M W Distributor FDACS Retail

6648 Youngerman Cir Unit J-105, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Palmdale Foodmart FDACS Retail

2639 Palmdale ST, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS