Union County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS
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.
Union County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Union County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | City | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop Pop's Pizza Box Too | Lake Butler | 3 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
Union County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Consumer advisory | 30 |
| 23 | Chemical properly stored | 30 |
| 36 | Proper ventilation | 25 |
| 03 | Employee health reporting | 23 |
| 14 | Food contact surfaces | 21 |
Union County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Union County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| 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.
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.
| Date | Facility | City | Product | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smokin Empire INC | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling | |
| Smokin Empire INC | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling | |
| Smokin Empire INC | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling | |
| Smokin Empire INC | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling | |
| Smokin Empire INC | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling | |
| Dutch-bros-coffee-425926 | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat… | |
| Normans Food Store | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling | |
| Normans Food Store | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements | |
| Nb Seafood & Chicken Market LLC | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Commen… | |
| Nb Seafood & Chicken Market LLC | Jacksonville | Brand 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
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Union County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)
| Chain | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General | 20 | 57 | 2,877 |
| Publix | 17 | 53 | 1,789 |
| Wawa | 13 | 14 | 433 |
| Circle K | 13 | 108 | 1,668 |
| Starbucks | 12 | 77 | 1,180 |
| Family Dollar | 11 | 316 | 1,063 |
| Winn-Dixie | 10 | 212 | 797 |
| Dollar Tree | 10 | 9 | 1,110 |
Union County: Notable Restaurants
Union County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
| Chain | Locations | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Hungry Howies | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Hardees | 1 | 185 | 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: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Union County?
- Subway 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)
Pepsi FDACS Retail
6921 Philips Industrial Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageS&s Food Stores #336 FDACS Retail
4793 SW State Road 121, Lake Butler
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged IcePrimetime Food Store # 12 FDACS Retail
2019 Rogero Rd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSC & S Wholesale Services INC FDACS Retail
5050 Edgewood CT, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageWinn Dixie #0108 FDACS Retail
5210 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · SupermarketSam's Club # 8116 FDACS Retail
10690 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · SupermarketDollar General # 10258 FDACS Retail
5285 Shad RD Ste 303, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with PerishablesBroski2 INC FDACS Retail
5812 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp7-eleven Store #35890c - Rinha LLC FDACS Retail
11900 Lem Turner RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSTienda Latina Mi Gente FDACS Retail
6630 beach blvd unit 2, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food ServiceGate # 1215 FDACS Retail
5480 Collins RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged IceGate # 1178 FDACS Retail
8020 Collins RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged IceMarshalls # 0813 Establishment #: 295522 FDACS Retail
10993 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF Inspected By: GARRISON SWEATDiet Alert Center FDACS Retail
6630 N Main ST, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Health Food StoreStarbucks Coffee Company # 67608 FDACS Retail
3725 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food ShopsPublix # 0649 FDACS Retail
6001 Argyle Forest Blvd Ste 45, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · SupermarketPublix # 0716 FDACS Retail
450 State Road 13 Ste 109, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · SupermarketFamily Asian Market FDACS Retail
11565 N Main Street, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ftHigh Quality H2o Jax LLC FDACS Retail
568 Pecan Park Rd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self VendingReddy Ice FDACS Retail
5849 Commonwealth Ave, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Plant