How many inspections has Dollar General # in Astor had?

Dollar General # 12486 in Astor has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar General # in Astor find?

Dollar General # 12486 in Astor was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 15, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Dollar General # in Astor had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Dollar General # 12486 in Astor has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Dollar General # in Astor

Name: Dollar General # 12486 in Astor Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: January 15, 2026

24150 State Road 40, Astor, FL 32102

Lake County · Minor Outlet with Perishables · FDACS
Owner: Dolgencorp LLC (gn$)
FDACS Estab #: 342518

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

Overview

Dollar General #12486 in Astor has a compliance record marked by water supply documentation issues and employee knowledge gaps. Across four inspections from March 2023 to January 2026, the facility accumulated 21 total violations with no stop-sale orders. The December 2025 inspection documented 11 violations including improper chemical storage over packaged foods (corrected on site), lack of a certified food protection manager, and employee health reporting failures. A March 2023 inspection found raw eggs stored directly above milk in a cooler (corrected on site) and missing written procedures for illness response. The most recent January 2026 focused inspection verified the facility had submitted required water supply documentation from an approved source. An October 2025 focused inspection identified 1 violation related to an earlier complaint.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

21Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 15, 2026

Dollar General # in Astor: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Jan 15, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ALLISON LAURICELLA, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Food Establishment provided updated documentation during this visit demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from the food establishment.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 2 inspections

Dec 2, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ALLISON LAURICELLA, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: DEBI GLASER

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. Food Establishment must submit updated documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. Please submit the documents within 30 days of this visit to: [email protected] Employee Health Guidelines, Food Manager Certification Info, Food Allergy Awareness, Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, and reporting agreement provided. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(A) Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf

Demonstration of knowledge is not in compliance. One priority violation was observed during inspection, establishment does not have a certified food protection manager, and the person in charge is unable to answer questions correctly regarding food safety. o

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

The person in charge did not correctly respond to all questions regarding foodborne disease. Employee Health Guide handout was provided. o

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

It could not be verified that employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding foodborne disease and symptoms. Food Employee Reporting Agreement handout was provided.

7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP

Retail: Chemicals such as air freshener plug ins, bathroom cleaner, and general cleaning chemicals stored over packaged foods and single use items on shelves in discount aisle. COS: Employee relocated all items for proper separation.

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

No certified food protection manager certificate provided during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

No thin tipped probe thermometer provided for taking the temperature of cold products received and cold held. COS: Establishment was able to obtain a thin tipped probe thermometer before the end of inspection.

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

Receiving: Daylight visible in bottom of rear receiving door allowing for possible pest intrusion.

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11

Retail: Cardboard box used as a display shelf holding bags of packaged chips stored directly on the floor and packaged candy hanging on display wall less than 6 inches above floor in register area.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Rest Room: No covered trash receptacle in single stall multi-gendered restroom near employee office.

5-501.11 Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not maintained in good repair. 5-501.111

Outside: wall to enclosure to dumpster is in disrepair and is collapsing.

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

The establishment could not provide a copy of current food permit. COS: Person in charge was able to provide current food permit before the end of inspection.

Oct 14, 2025 — Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT SMITH, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Retail: Dried food debris and black mold like build up on air vents inside the reach in cooler cases. Also some flaking paint.

2023 — 1 inspection

Mar 15, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CLYDE ZALESKI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Vomit Clean-up guidance material provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Backroom-- Cartons of raw shell eggs are over containers of milk inside the stockroom cooler. COS-- Eggs relocated. x

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

Procedures presented do not address removal of the ill individual or handling of affected food. Guidance material provided. 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 manager. o Print Date: 3/15/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

Retail-- Automatic entrance doors do not close and remain open during hours of operation. o

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-- No plug at the drain opening on the dumpster. o

5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113

Outside--Dumpster lids and door remain open between use. o

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Backroom-- Old residue and debris buildup on the stockroom floor. o

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114

Outside-- Litter is accumulating on the grounds behind the building. o

6-501.14 Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14

Retail/ Backroom-- Dust buildup inside the ceiling vent covers near the entrance and inside the restrooms. o

Dollar General # in Astor: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Astor last inspected?: Dollar General # 12486 in Astor was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 15, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Astor had?: Dollar General # 12486 in Astor has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar General # in Astor find?: Dollar General # 12486 in Astor was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 15, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Dollar General # in Astor had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Dollar General # 12486 in Astor has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Astor?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 12486 in Astor are: 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf.