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)
Vapornine Main Office FDACS Retail
7111 Davis Creek Road Suite1, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageMr Greens Produce FDACS Retail
7380 Philips Hwy Ste 403, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Major Food DistributorSweet & Chic Events LLC FDACS Retail
5310 Lenox Ave Ste 13, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food ServiceThe Icee Company FDACS Retail
11651 Central Pkwy Ste 109, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageHeckscher Mobil FDACS Retail
9615 Heckscher DR, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSGate Gourmet FDACS Retail
13824 Thomas Imeson Ave AIR CARGO BUILD # 1, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable ProcessingKangaroo 0594 FDACS Retail
2810 State Road A1A, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSMeme's Carribean Food Store FDACS Retail
1515 Cesery Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged IceKeefe Supply Company FDACS Retail
1371 TRADEPORT DR # 1, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageDollar General # 2461 FDACS Retail
5846 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with PerishablesManic Marketing FDACS Retail
5315 COPPEDGE AVE, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Limited Poultry and EggSteady Coffee Co. FDACS Retail
13960 Webb RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Mobile VendorAmazon.com Services LLC-jax 2 FDACS Retail
12900 Pecan Park RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageOffice Max #6737 FDACS Retail
13740 Beach Blvd Ste 300, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFS&s Food Stores #326 FDACS Retail
875 W Main ST, Lake Butler
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSHollywoodfresh Seafood FDACS Retail
6511 Ramona Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · MobileVendorSunset Novelties of Jacksonville FDACS Retail
6625 Argyle Forest Blvd Ste 6, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFStubbees FDACS Retail
5146 Lourcey RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Honey ProcessorPeterbrooke Southside FDACS Retail
9047 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 5, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Confections Processor/RetailerAdvance Auto Parts # 9291 FDACS Retail
1080 Cassat Ave, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF/TCS