Dollar General Store in Cocoa

Last inspected:

4955 Hwy 520, Cocoa, FL 32926

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

Overview

Dollar General Store 19650 in Cocoa operates as a minor outlet with perishables. On September 8, 2026, the facility met sanitation inspection requirements but was cited for three violations: no backflow prevention device on the mop sink, absence of written procedures for employee response to vomitus or diarrhea discharge, and lack of a certified food protection manager on staff. The inspector noted that documentation for vomit and diarrhea procedures and food protection manager certification were provided during the visit.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General Store in Cocoa: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LOGAN SAMUELSEN, SENIOR 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

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 did not have any written procedures for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea. Vomit and diarrhea documentation 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 Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate provided during visit. Documentation Provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
No backflow prevention device on mop sink.

Dollar General Store in Cocoa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General Store in Cocoa last inspected?
Dollar General Store 19650 in Cocoa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 8, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General Store in Cocoa had?
Dollar General Store 19650 in Cocoa has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar General Store in Cocoa find?
Dollar General Store 19650 in Cocoa was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 8, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General Store in Cocoa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General Store 19650 in Cocoa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General Store in Cocoa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General Store 19650 in Cocoa 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; 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.

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