Dollar General # in Dade City

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20435 Us Highway 301, Dade City, FL 33523

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

Overview

Dollar General #11155 in Dade City has been inspected twice on record. The most recent inspection on May 20, 2025 documented 9 violations, including a priority violation for poisonous or toxic materials stored above food products in the retail area—chemical products were positioned directly above candies and single-use items intended for food use. The establishment corrected this violation on site by relocating the candies and items to a safe location. An intermediate violation cited the establishment for lacking written procedures for employee response to vomiting and diarrheal events; guidance was provided. A prior inspection on April 20, 2023 identified 5 violations. The most recent inspection was completed after meeting sanitation inspection requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
14Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Dade City: 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· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, 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 could not provide written procedures for clean-up and disinfection of vomiting and diarrheal events. Guidance provided.
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: Chemical products stored above candies and single use items intended for use with food. COS: candies and single use items moved to a safe location. 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
Food establishment could not provide documentation of current Certified Food Protection Manager.

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 of building: Palm trees hang over building.
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: Black residue build-up on honeycombed vents and upper and down surfaces of retail coolers holding.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Back room: Fresh food cooler has accumulation of old food residue.
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside area: Dumpster drain plug missing.
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: Dumpster lid not closed during inspection.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2025 Food permit not conspicuously displayed or not available upon request. COS: Management printed out and posted it.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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 . LEXI HAY, ASM ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.
No certified food protection manager certificate available during inspection. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112
Back storage room: Observed dead roaches and old dried up rodent feces. o
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Back room storage area: Back door has 1 inch opening underneath door and in between doors. o
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 of building: Palm trees hang over building. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back room storage area: Roof has a hole in it. None of the product is affected. Establishment already has a repair ticket in with their company. o Print Date: 4/20/2023 Page 1 of 3 99 Citation Description: The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C. Observation: 2023 permit not conspicuously displayed.

Dollar General # in Dade City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Dade City last inspected?
Dollar General # 11155 in Dade City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Dade City had?
Dollar General # 11155 in Dade City 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 Dade City find?
Dollar General # 11155 in Dade City was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Dade City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 11155 in Dade City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Dade City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 11155 in Dade City are: 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); 6-501.11: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.
Does Dollar General # in Dade City have any repeat violations?
Yes, Dollar General # 11155 in Dade City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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).

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