Union County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS
Union County, Florida has 1035 food establishments with 119 inspections on record. The pass rate is 85.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 6.1 violations per visit.
Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.
Most-Inspected Facilities
| Business | City | Inspections | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skips Deli | Lake Butler | 21 | 93 | 1 |
| Laredo's | Lake Butler | 18 | 198 | 0 |
| Hardee's | Lake Butler | 24 | 194 | 0 |
| China 1 | Lake Butler | 24 | 152 | 0 |
| Pop Pop's Pizza Box Too | Lake Butler | 11 | 59 | 0 |
Union County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Union County
85.7%
Pass Rate
85.7%
Florida Average
86%
Pass Rate
86%
Union County
6.1
Avg Violations / Inspection
6.1
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Union County
0
Closures per 100 Facilities
0
Florida Average
1.38
Closures per 100 Facilities
1.38
Union County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Consumer advisory | 990 |
| 23 | Chemical properly stored | 750 |
| 03 | Employee health reporting | 743 |
| 14 | Food contact surfaces | 741 |
| 24 | Toxic substance control | 740 |
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 1,028 FDACS-regulated facilities with 1,997 inspections on record and 1,590 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 | |
| The French Pantry Establishment #: 369251 | Jacksonville | Various cakes (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Sanitary Operations Comments: When correctio… | |
| The French Pantry Establishment #: 369251 | Jacksonville | Various pastries (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Sanitary Operations Comments: When correctio… |
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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 | 21 | 57 | 2,871 |
| Publix | 17 | 30 | 875 |
| Starbucks | 15 | 77 | 1,170 |
| Wawa | 15 | 14 | 430 |
| Dollar Tree | 13 | 9 | 1,084 |
| Circle K | 13 | 102 | 1,574 |
| Winn-Dixie | 11 | 170 | 584 |
| Family Dollar | 11 | 316 | 950 |
Union County: Notable Restaurants
Union County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
| Chain | Locations | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Howies | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Hardees | 1 | 194 | 0 |
| Subway | 1 | 59 | 0 |
Union County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurants are in Union County?
- Union County, Florida has 1035 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%.
- What are the most common health violations in Union County?
- The most frequently cited violations in Union County are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- 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 0.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.1 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 1,028 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 1,997 inspections on record.
- How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Union County?
- FDACS has issued 1,590 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.
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Union County Restaurants & Food Establishments (1,035)
Jax Snow Shack FDACS Retail
1754 STERNWHEEL DR, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Mobile VendorStar Food Mart FDACS Retail
247 E 20th ST, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSB Fruitful Enterprises FDACS Retail
1794 ROGERO ROAD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Mobile VendorM & M Asian Market INC FDACS Retail
7457 103rd St Suite 1, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ftUnique Flavors and Seasonings FDACS Retail
4850 Moncrief RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Spice RepackerEz Ice FDACS Retail
430 W Main ST, Lake Butler
FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self VendingYummi Sushi FDACS Retail
10915 Baymeadows RD Ste 122 Unit 12, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market RetailDae Ho Oriental Food Store FDACS Retail
3631 Emerson ST, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ftLifework Community Impact FDACS Retail
934 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food ShopsGather FDACS Retail
190 E Main ST, Lake Butler
FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food ShopsLucky Food Mart FDACS Retail
958 SAINT JOHNS BLUFF RD N, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food ServiceDelta Supply Co FDACS Retail
11254 Island Club LN, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Hemp Online SalesJones Road Food Store FDACS Retail
1765 Jones RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSVelocare LLC FDACS Retail
12075 Pritchard RD Unit 101, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Cold StorageMoncrief Express FDACS Retail
5508 Moncrief RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSPeach Cobbler Factory Mobile FDACS Retail
13760 Old Saint Augustine RD Ste 117, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)Play Factory and Cafe FDACS Retail
12233 Sago Ave, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food ShopsHeavenly Lemonade FDACS Retail
12250 Atlantic Blvd Apt 2704, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Mobile VendorSunset Slush of Jacksonville FDACS Retail
12540 Deeder Ln, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor8 Till Late FDACS Retail
5703 Timuquana RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS