Dollar Tree # in Bradenton

Last inspected:

705 Cortez Rd W Ste 705, Bradenton, FL 34207

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

Overview

Dollar Tree store #0298 in Bradenton had 4 inspections on record between December 2022 and February 2023. The December 22, 2022 inspection found 10 violations, all intermediate priority, centered on employee health procedures. The establishment lacked written procedures for vomit and diarrheal event cleanup addressing required components including area segregation, ill person removal, personal protective equipment use, cleaning and disinfection, handling of exposed food and equipment, and disposal of cleanup materials. The person in charge did not know food-borne illness reporting requirements. Following a February 9, 2023 consumer complaint about unavailable restrooms and no water, the store was closed temporarily. A focused inspection on February 14 noted closure until February 17. On February 20, 2023, a follow-up inspection confirmed water under pressure had been restored to the restroom and found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar Tree # in Bradenton: 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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: CJ BUTLER

Comments: Request 5092679 Water under pressure has been restored to this establishment and is available in the restroom.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This store is closed until 02/17/23. No further information is available. I will return on that day. Request 5092679

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: REQUEST 5092679 Consumer complaint- no rest rooms available, no water available. Business is not open. Large "Closed" sign on the door, all lights are on. No one appears to be in the store. No answer on the phone when called.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The WRITTEN procedure for Vomit/Diarrheal Cleanup must address the following required minimum components: – Segregation of affected area – Removal of ill person – Use of PPE (e.g., gloves, face covering) – Cleaning & disinfecting affected area – What to do with exposed FEULSS (Food,Utensils,Equipment,Linens,SingleServeItems) – Disposal of clean-up materials

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C) 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
Retail area- the person in charge does not know of the food-born illness reporting requirements. o
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
Retail area- there is no written plan for cleanup of vomit/diarrheal events. See comments. o Print Date: 12/22/2022 Page 1 of 3
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Retail, back areas- open drinks are stored on top of retail product by the office and in the back storage area. o
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Back area- there is no handwashing signage in the restrooms. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 area- food items littering the floor in the retail aisles. Back area- cases of food items are stored on the floor in the dry storage area and in the walk-in freezer. o
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Back area- foam cups are stacked on the floor. o
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Back area- there is no covered receptacle in the restrooms 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
Back area, retail area- there is damage, trash and litter throughout the establishment. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area- multiple ceiling tiles are missing. There is obvious evidence of air conditioning condensate leaking from the air conditioning ductwork. Ceiling fixture covers are open and hanging. 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 area- air conditioning vent intake and exhaust grilles are caked with accumulated dust. o

Dollar Tree # in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar Tree # in Bradenton last inspected?
Dollar Tree # 0298 in Bradenton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 20, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Dollar Tree # in Bradenton had?
Dollar Tree # 0298 in Bradenton has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar Tree # in Bradenton find?
Dollar Tree # 0298 in Bradenton was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 20, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has Dollar Tree # in Bradenton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar Tree # 0298 in Bradenton has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar Tree # in Bradenton?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar Tree # 0298 in Bradenton are: 2-102.11(C): 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; 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14.

Nearby Establishments to Dollar Tree #

Stories You May Have Missed Bradenton

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Dollar Tree # 0298. How we collect and verify this data.