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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Hungry Howies | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Hardees | 1 | 194 | 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?
- 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 0.3 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)
Publix Liquor Store #1223 FDACS Retail
2039 Hendricks Ave., Suite 317, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFPilot Travel Center #1047 FDACS Retail
4075 Jones Branch Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged IceReddy Ice FDACS Retail
5849 Commonwealth Ave, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice PlantScream 4 Cream FDACS Retail
7845 Paradise Island Blvd 6307, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Mobile VendorFriends 1 LLC FDACS Retail
1790 FL 13, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSFarmery Bakery & Bodega FDACS Retail
1303 N Main ST Unit 107B-108, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food ShopsLittle Black Box Baked Goods FDACS Retail
6110 Powers Ave Unit 1, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable ProcessingMadigan Craft and Custom FDACS Retail
2951 Loretto RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageMark Rukab Distributors FDACS Retail
4690 Dusk CT, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageB and D Sauce Llp FDACS Retail
2111 W Beaver ST, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageName Adam & Eve Establishment # 390853 FDACS Retail
Address: 1440 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Type: Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF Inspected By. GARRY OSTENDORFAsian Supermarket Establishment #: 398135 FDACS Retail
10771 BEACH BLVD SUITE 405, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft Inspected By: GARRISON SWEAT,Exxon at 103 Rd Establishment #: 259306 FDACS Retail
7206 103rd ST, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS Inspected By: MICHAEL BYRD,Shores Liquor at Arlington FDACS Retail
909 Arlington RD N, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFSteady Coffee Co. FDACS Retail
13960 Webb RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Mobile VendorMarty Cook Enterprise INC FDACS Retail
1414 Millcoe RD # 606, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageOld Navy # 3378 FDACS Retail
10261 River Marsh DR Ste 179, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFRoss Fl Dress for Less Lc # 0764 FDACS Retail
10261 River Marsh DR Ste 161, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFDaily's # 1082 FDACS Retail
2250 County Road 210 W, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged IceThe Vitamin Shoppe # 0855 FDACS Retail
11200 San Jose Blvd Ste 101, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store