Dollar General in Defuniak Springs

Last inspected:

17444 State Highway 83, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433

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

Overview

Dollar General #30103 in Defuniak Springs operated without a valid food permit as of September 3, 2025. The facility had submitted a permit application but had not completed payment of the required fee at the time of inspection. Four violations were documented: the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea discharge events, and a food probe thermometer was not available for temperature verification. The inspector provided guidance on cleanup procedures. The facility was directed to remit the permit fee within 10 days through online payment, check, or money order.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General in Defuniak Springs: 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: BRUCE ROBINSON, 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. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

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. Provided guidance for written clean up policy handout.
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.
Certified food protection manager certificate unavailable at time of inspection. Provided possible sources of training handout.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Food probe thermometer unavailable at time of inspection.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
Establishment is operating without a current acceptable food permit according to computer records, see comments. o Print Date: 9/3/2025 Page 1 of 2

Dollar General in Defuniak Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General in Defuniak Springs last inspected?
Dollar General #30103 in Defuniak Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 3, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Dollar General in Defuniak Springs had?
Dollar General #30103 in Defuniak Springs has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar General in Defuniak Springs find?
Dollar General #30103 in Defuniak Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 3, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Dollar General in Defuniak Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General #30103 in Defuniak Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General in Defuniak Springs?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General #30103 in Defuniak Springs 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; 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.

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