Family Dollar in Eastpoint

Last inspected:

198 Us Hwy 98, Eastpoint, FL 32328

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

Overview

Family Dollar #32245 in Eastpoint has been cited for operating without a valid food permit during an inspection on September 2, 2025, which identified 12 violations including priority and priority foundation findings. A priority violation documented toxic materials — hand sanitizer, detergent, and hand soap — stored over bottled water in the retail area; these items were moved to comply during the inspection. Priority foundation violations included failure to ensure food employees understood reporting responsibilities for foodborne illness and absence of written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. A prior inspection on April 25, 2023 found 10 violations, including dented cans on the retail shelf that were voluntarily removed from sale, lack of written cleanup procedures for vomiting and diarrhea events, and absence of a probe thermometer for assessing incoming product temperatures. The establishment was provided guidance on written procedures and food protection manager certification at that time.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
22Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Family Dollar in Eastpoint: 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 12 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: HAYDEN LECONTE, 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

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Establishment unable to verify food employee's reporting responsibilities in regards to foodborne illness.
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 unable to provide written procedures for the cleanup of vomiting and diarrheal events.
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 chemicals(hand sanitizer, detergent, and hand soap) stored over bottled water. COS. Items were moved during inspection.
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
Establishment unable to provide certified food protection certification upon request.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 Storage Area: Observed light shine through gap at bottom center of back double doors.
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Exterior Area: Buildup of debris around dumpster.
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
Exterior Area: Dumpster left open when not in use.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back Storage Area: Damage to wall above back double doors.
6-101.11 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
Back Storage Area: Lower portion of back wall is made of absorbent wood.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Back Storage Area: Buildup of cobwebs in corners of walls.
6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110
Retail Area: Two opened bags of ice stored in reach-in freezer. Bags belonged to an employee. COS. Items were removed from retail.
99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
Establishment operating with an expired food permit. o
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DIANA DUNCAN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: ANNA CREAMER

Comments: Provided the following information: Certified Food Protection Manager. Guidance for a written procedure procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events.

Risk-Based Violations

3-202.15 Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 PfPf
Retail : Observed dented cans on retail shelf. COS : Items voluntarily removed from retail sale. x
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
No Written procedure in effect for the clean-up and disinfection of vomiting or diarrhea events. See comments. o
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 certification available. See comments. o Print Date: 4/25/2023 Page 1 of 3

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: No visible ambient air thermometer observed inside the coolers and freezers. No temperature violation observed. o
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
No probe style thermometer provided for assessing incoming product temperatures. 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
Retail entrance: Observed a gap between the double entrance doors that could potentially be access by rodents or insects. 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)
Retail: single use, single service cups and plates observed store on a shelving directly on the floor. o
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Employees unisex restroom: No cover provided to the garbage can. o
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside area: Observed trash and debris around the dumpster area. o
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: Dumpster is left open between uses. o

Family Dollar in Eastpoint: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar in Eastpoint last inspected?
Family Dollar #32245 in Eastpoint was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 2, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Family Dollar in Eastpoint had?
Family Dollar #32245 in Eastpoint has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Family Dollar in Eastpoint find?
Family Dollar #32245 in Eastpoint was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 2, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Family Dollar in Eastpoint had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Family Dollar #32245 in Eastpoint has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Family Dollar in Eastpoint?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Family Dollar #32245 in Eastpoint are: 3-202.15: Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 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; 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).

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