Dollar General # in Babson Park
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1040 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park, FL 33827Part of: Dollar General Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Dollar General #17840 in Babson Park has been inspected twice on record, in August 2022 and April 2025, with a combined 15 violations. The facility received a priority citation in both inspections for toxic chemicals stored with single-use food service articles in the retail area; in both cases the violation was corrected on site by repositioning products. The establishment also lacked written procedures for vomit and diarrhea event cleanup in both inspections — guidance was provided by the inspector in 2022, but the written procedures were still absent when re-inspected in 2025. A priority foundation violation for missing backflow prevention on an outside water hose faucet was cited in 2022 and not corrected. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2025 resulted in met sanitation inspection requirements.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Dollar General # in Babson 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· 7 violations· Met Requirements
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
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. A guidance handout 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.
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- various toxic chemical products stored/displayed with and above packages of
single use articles (plastic food eating utensils, cups, plates, straws, and bowls). COS- person in charge
moved the single use articles to be properly displayed on shelves away from chemical products.
Y
x
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 inspector review.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Outside area- in the back of the building near the receiving area, there is a round cover/cap
missing for a plumbing pipe that is level with the ground, the large opening poses a possible safety and/or
environmental issue.
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 employee restroom.
5-501.11
Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables
not maintained in good repair. 5-501.111
Outside area- hole from heavy rust corrosion along the bottom front of the garbage dumpster
unit, unit is no longer leak-proof.
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 area- garbage dumpster unit's lids left open.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
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 .
COURTNEY SANDERS, MANAGER
TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
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
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
chemicalson 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
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/certificate available for inspector review.
o
Print Date: 8/11/2022
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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)
Retail area- no thermometers available in the reach in freezer display units.
o
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail area- heavy ice accumulation on the inner walls of the freezer chest unit for novelty ice cream
and frozen ice pops. Back area- residue buildup and trash on bottom shelf in the reach in cooler storage unit in the
back storage room.
o
5-203.14
Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into
the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an
approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Outside area- no back flow prevention device on the threaded water hose faucet unit located on the
front wall of the building.
o
5-501.11
Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside area- excessive trash/debris littering the ground around and behind the garbage dumpster unit
inside the enclosure.
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 area- garbage dumpster lids left open.
o
Dollar General # in Babson Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dollar General # in Babson Park last inspected?
- Dollar General # 17840 in Babson Park was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 2, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Dollar General # in Babson Park had?
- Dollar General # 17840 in Babson 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 Babson Park find?
- Dollar General # 17840 in Babson Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 2, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Dollar General # in Babson Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Dollar General # 17840 in Babson Park has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Babson Park?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 17840 in Babson Park 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; 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; 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B).
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