Dollar General # in Citra

Last inspected:

18210 N Us Highway 301, Citra, FL 32113

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

Overview

Dollar General #8255 in Citra had one sanitation inspection on record, on April 18, 2025, which resulted in 13 violations. A priority violation documented cleaning chemicals stored over single use food storage bags and articles in the retail area; chemicals were relocated on site for adequate segregation. Priority foundation violations included absence of written procedures for vomit and diarrheal cleanup events, lack of a suitable food temperature measuring device, and missing hand cleanser and paper towels in a backroom restroom. The inspector provided guidance on required procedures and discussed thermometer requirements with the person in charge. All corrections were noted on the inspection report. A focused inspection conducted offsite on September 23, 2025 confirmed required documentation had been received.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
13Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Citra: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: 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.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 13 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Inspector provided link for Certified Food Protection Manager course/test providers and guidance document for writing procedures for vomit and diarrheal cleanup events.

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 vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment. Inspector reviewed with the person in charge and provided guidance document.
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 cleaning chemicals were stored over single use food storage bags along retail single use article display wall. Various cleaning chemicals were stored over single use articles on the dollar deal isle. Cos - Single use articles and chemicals were relocated for adequate segregation. Y x
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Backroom area - No hand cleanser and no means for drying hands in left side restroom. Cos - Soap and paper towels were provided.
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 proof of a certified food protection manager available. Inspector discussed requirement with the person in charge and provided list of course/test providers.

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 - There were no ambient air thermometers for the Haagen Dazs freezer, 2% milk cooler, whole milk cooler, meat & egg cooler, pizza freezer, frozen meat freezer, frozen vegetable freezer, and ice cream freezer.
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
Suitable thin probe style thermometer for taking the internal temperature of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods was not provided. Inspector discussed requirement with the person in charge.
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Retail area - Door handle is missing for the far rignt side milk cooler.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail area - Old dried residue was observed on the bottom shelf of the milk/tea cooler.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom area - There was no covered lid waste receptacle for both unisex restrooms.
5-501.11 Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not maintained in good repair. 5-501.111
Outside grounds - There are holes in the dumpster.
5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Outside grounds - The dumpster is stored on the ground.
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside grounds - There is an accumulation of refuse on the ground around the dumpster enclosure area.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom area - The mount and ventilation fan cover are loose inside of the right side restroom. There is water staining on the ceiling tiles in the left side restroom. There were multiple holes in drywall along the receiving door side of the stock room. Retail area - There are multiple ceiling tiles with water staining.

Dollar General # in Citra: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Citra last inspected?
Dollar General # 8255 in Citra was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 23, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Citra had?
Dollar General # 8255 in Citra 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 Citra find?
Dollar General # 8255 in Citra was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 23, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Dollar General # in Citra had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 8255 in Citra has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Citra?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 8255 in Citra are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 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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