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?

Hungry Howies 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 — 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)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
Apr 1	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

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

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.

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.

Date	Facility	City	Product	Reason
Apr 1, 2026	Smokin Empire INC	Jacksonville	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Apr 1, 2026	Smokin Empire INC	Jacksonville	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Apr 1, 2026	Smokin Empire INC	Jacksonville	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Apr 1, 2026	Smokin Empire INC	Jacksonville	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Apr 1, 2026	Smokin Empire INC	Jacksonville	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 12, 2026	Dutch-bros-coffee-425926	Jacksonville	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat…
Mar 11, 2026	Normans Food Store	Jacksonville	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mar 11, 2026	Normans Food Store	Jacksonville	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Mar 2, 2026	Nb Seafood & Chicken Market LLC	Jacksonville	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Commen…
Mar 2, 2026	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

Code	Violation	Citations
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

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

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

All Florida retail food chains →

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Union County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Hungry Howies	1	26
Hardees	1	185
Subway	1	54

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?: Hungry Howies 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)

Baymeadows Properties I LLC FDACS Retail

7311 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Unattended Food Establishment

Lineage Logistics Pfs LLC FDACS Retail

5459 Doolittle Road, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Cold Storage

Pilot Travel Center # 0091 FDACS Retail

1625 County Road 210 W, Jacksonville

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

Dunn Smoke & Vape INC. FDACS Retail

1440 Dunn Ave Ste 27a, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Sushi With Gusto FDACS Retail

150 Riverside Ave Ste 200, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail

The Nestling Collective FDACS Retail

1238 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Seba Food Store LLC (seba Food Store) FDACS Retail

4010 Confederate Point RD, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Kraft Heinz Company FDACS Retail

735 E Bay ST, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Coffee/Tea Processor

Blue Buddha Exotic Foods Incorporated FDACS Retail

2703 ROSSELLE ST, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Spice Repacker

Vw Publix 1066 FDACS Retail

10500 San Jose Blvd Ste 36, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Gong Cha FDACS Retail

9810-4 Baymeadow Rd, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Aldi #141 FDACS Retail

3650 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Dollar Tree # 2134 FDACS Retail

11000 Beach Blvd Ste 100, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Naddaf Wholesale FDACS Retail

5030 Spring Park RD, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

The French Pantry Establishment #: 369251 FDACS Retail

6301-1 Powers Ave, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Wholesale Bakery Inspected By: GRACE MEKELSKI,

Kwik Trip Monument FDACS Retail

1554 Saint Johns Bluff RD N, Jacksonville