Dollar General # in Avon Park

Last inspected:

86 N Olivia Dr, Avon Park, FL 33825

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

Overview

Dollar General #13260 in Avon Park has had 2 inspections on record since August 2022, with a combined 11 violations. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 documented 5 violations and was noted as meeting sanitation inspection requirements. The August 2022 inspection found 6 violations, including priority and priority foundation issues. During that inspection, cleaning chemicals were stored with and below single-use articles in the retail area — the person in charge immediately removed and repositioned the items to separate them. Several damaged and opened prepackaged food items were also found on display shelves and were removed from sale during the inspection. The facility lacked written procedures for employee response to vomiting or diarrhea events; management was provided guidance to develop step-by-step cleanup procedures. The facility corrected violations on site during the August 2022 inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
11Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Avon Park: 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· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

Risk-Based Violations

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 available for the food entity, person in charge's certificate expired recently.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)
Outside area- vines growing on wall in the back of the building and tree limbs over the roof and touching the wall, includes overgrown bushes up against the wall in the back of the building.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Back area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the public restroom. COS- person in charge provided a covered trash can for the restroom.
5-501.11 Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not maintained in good repair. 5-501.111
Outside area- enclosure area for garbage dumpster unit is missing its one of its door, which is damaged and laying on the ground.
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 and back areas- excess cobwebs accumulating on the ceiling and walls in the back storage room and on the ceiling tiles in the retail area.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: ELIZABETH TELLO

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 . ELIZABETH TELLO, STORE MANAGER TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-202.15 Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 PfPf
Retail area- several damaged/opened prepackaged food items on the display shelves. COS- person in charge removed the damaged food items from retail sale and placed them behind the cashier area to be scanned out and placed in their detained food area in the back. 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
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. Information was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up. o
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 area- packages of various single use articles stored with and below various cleaning chemicals on the display shelves. COS- person in charge removed the single use articles and/or chemicals and repositioned them on display shelves and now single use articles are not stored with or below chemicals. x Print Date: 8/11/2022 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)
Outside area- hedges in the back of the building are overgrown and touching the building and vine is growing on the wall in the back of the building. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Back area- mop sink faucet unit is leaking. Single handle loose on the hand wash sink faucet in the women's restroom. 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 area- excess litter on the ground around the building. o

Dollar General # in Avon Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Avon Park last inspected?
Dollar General # 13260 in Avon Park was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 13, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Avon Park had?
Dollar General # 13260 in Avon Park 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 Avon Park find?
Dollar General # 13260 in Avon Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 13, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Avon Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 13260 in Avon Park has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Avon Park?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 13260 in Avon Park are: 3-202.15: Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 Pf; 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; 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 P.

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