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 |
| Circle K | 13 | 108 | 1,668 |
| Wawa | 13 | 14 | 433 |
| 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)
Dollar Tree # 1288 FDACS Retail
6001 Argyle Forest Blvd Ste 61, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFVantage Point Coffee FDACS Retail
1301 Monument Rd STE 21, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food ShopsGate Store #1236 FDACS Retail
12505 Yellow Bluff RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged IceMena's Legacy Kitchen & Catering LLC- Mobile FDACS Retail
4006 N Main St. STE 2, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)Seaonus Cold Storage Jacksonville LLC FDACS Retail
2625 W 5th ST, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Cold StorageSoutheast Asian Market INC FDACS Retail
7945 103RD STREET SUITE 5, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ftBest Buy # 0430 FDACS Retail
8151 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFDollar General Store 528 FDACS Retail
7194 wilson blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables904 Smoke Shop FDACS Retail
5940 Merrill RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - HempAvondale Smoke INC FDACS Retail
3622 Saint Johns Ave, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - HempWinn Dixie # 0176 FDACS Retail
8560 Argyle Forest Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · SupermarketMark Rukab Distributors FDACS Retail
4690 Dusk CT, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageMurphy Usa # 7129 FDACS Retail
8802 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service7 Brew Store 000041 FDACS Retail
7788 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food ShopsDollar General # 12954 FDACS Retail
10171 New Kings RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with PerishablesCrowley Logistics FDACS Retail
2113 W 30th ST, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Major Food DistributorDs Services of America INC FDACS Retail
7037 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 31, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageVibe Smoke & Wine FDACS Retail
7645 Merrill RD Ste 102, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFLotus Discount Beverage FDACS Retail
6125 Powers Ave, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSDunn Ave Liquors FDACS Retail
1440 Dunn Ave Ste 21, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet w/Limited Food Service