Dollar General # in Alachua

Last inspected:

12480 Nw County Road 237, Alachua, FL 32615

Part of: Dollar General Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Dollar General #14702 in Alachua has been inspected twice, in February 2023 and December 2024, with 6 violations cited at each inspection. Both inspections found the same priority foundation violation: the establishment lacked written procedures for employees to respond to vomiting and diarrheal events. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2024 resulted in a "Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements" disposition. A Certified Food Protection Manager handout was provided during that inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Alachua: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: EVELYN FIENGA

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Certified Food Protection Manager handout provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food establishment could not provide a written procedure for responding to the cleanup of a vomiting and diarrheal event.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.Repeat
Food establishment was unable to provide a certified food protection manager certificate during the inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Back Room Area - Two door reach in overstock cooler does not have a visible thermometer. Ambient air temperature is 38 degrees F.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Back Room Area - Two door reach in cooler in overstock area has old food spillage and accumulation on bottom shelf.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Back Room Area - Customer restroom is lacking a covered wastebasket.
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside Grounds - Dumpster is missing the drain plug.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . TRISHA DEAN, MANAGER GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea. o
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No Certified Food protection manager. o Print Date: 2/20/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail area - Emergency exit not tight fitting. o
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Back room area - Excessive food and dirt build up in reach in cooler. o
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Back room area - No lid on trash can in unisex bathroom. o
5-501.11 Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not maintained in good repair. 5-501.111
Outside area - Dumpster lid broken. o

Dollar General # in Alachua: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Alachua last inspected?
Dollar General # 14702 in Alachua was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 9, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Alachua had?
Dollar General # 14702 in Alachua has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar General # in Alachua find?
Dollar General # 14702 in Alachua was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 9, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Alachua had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 14702 in Alachua has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Alachua?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 14702 in Alachua are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.

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