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)

DateBusinessCityViolationsResult
Pop Pop's Pizza Box Too Lake Butler3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Union County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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

IssueCitations
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.

DateFacilityCityProductReason
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Dutch-bros-coffee-425926 JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat…
Normans Food Store JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Normans Food Store JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Nb Seafood & Chicken Market LLC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Commen…
Nb Seafood & Chicken Market LLC JacksonvilleBrand 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

CodeViolationCitations
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

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Union County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
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
Dollar Tree 10 9 1,110
Winn-Dixie 10 212 797

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Union County: Notable Restaurants

Skips Deli

Lake Butler · Most Closures

20 inspections 90 violations 1 closures

China 1

Lake Butler · Most Inspected

23 inspections 148 violations

Hardee's

Lake Butler · Most Inspected

23 inspections 185 violations

Pop Pop's Pizza Box Too

Lake Butler · Recently Inspected

11 inspections 59 violations

Hungry Howie's

Lake Butler · Recently Inspected

8 inspections 26 violations

Union County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
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)

E Z Ice Company FDACS Retail

8071 W Beaver ST, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

J&t Food Store FDACS Retail

6697 Arlington RD, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Cvs Pharmacy # 04415 FDACS Retail

50 Duval Station RD, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Walgreens # 10972 FDACS Retail

8309 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Paxon Food Store FDACS Retail

1519 Melson Ave, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

E Z Ice FDACS Retail

8564 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Ez Ice Company FDACS Retail

8275 103rd ST, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Circle K # 6076 FDACS Retail

2733 Starratt RD, Jacksonville

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

Cvs Pharmacy # 03118 FDACS Retail

1190 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Rumboggies Sauce Co. FDACS Retail

1859 Caravan Trail Ste 108, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Acidified Food Canning

Beacon Fisheries INC. FDACS Retail

7357 Digital Cir, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Fish (Whole, Gut, Fillet)

Vw Sprouts 624 FDACS Retail

4873 Town Center Pkwy, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Vw Walmart 5817 FDACS Retail

8011 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Advance Auto Parts # 8748 FDACS Retail

10771 Beach Blvd Ste 203, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF/TCS

Farmery Bakery & Bodega FDACS Retail

1303 N Main ST Unit 107B-108, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Scallan's Crawfish and Cajun Fd FDACS Retail

8538 Mallory RD Ste 3, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable Processing

Vw Walmart Neighborhood Mkt 4561 FDACS Retail

9550 BAYMEADOW RD, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Pepper Factory FDACS Retail

1859 Caravan Trl Ste 108, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Other Non Perishable Processor

Community Coffee Company LLC FDACS Retail

6006 Bowdendale Ave, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Rnba LLC FDACS Retail

2919 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS