Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville
1355 Nw 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville, FL has 2 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 18 violations and 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action.
Last inspected FDACS: November 12, 2025
Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville: 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· 6 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements
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 guidance document for written procedures of vomitus and diarrheal events and list of certified food protection
manager course/test providers.
Per Request #5143572, a Routine Summarized Inspection was completed and the inspector addressed the issues in the
Consumer Complaint with the person in charge.
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 provided guidance document.
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
No proof of a certified food protection manager provided during inspection. Inspector
provided list of course/test providers.
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
There was no suitable thin probe style thermometer available for taking the internal
temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods. Inspector discussed requirement with the
person in charge.
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
Backroom area - There is a gap exposing daylight at the bottom of the receiving roll-up
door.
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food
stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Backroom area - Bottles of Arizona tea were stored directly on the floor with visible soil and
residue along walk in freezer wall. Stop Sale and Release Order issued. See Order. Retail area - Wise
Chip retail box display was stored directly on the floor. Cos - Display was adequately elevated.
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
Retail area - There were multiple retail food display shelves observed with surface residues
throughout the retail area. Backroom area - There was an accumulation of apparent cob webs on the walls
and ceiling around the receiving door area.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented
during food preparation, storage and display.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 12 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
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
No written vomitus & diarrhea cleanup procedures. Inspector provided guidance documents.
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 - Retail window cleaner stored on same shelf directly next to single use food
baking trays. Cos - Window cleaner was adequately relocated.
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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 during the inspection.
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
No suitable thin probe style thermometer for taking the internal temperature of
time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods. Inspector discussed requirements with the person in charge.
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food
stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Backroom area - Cases of food were stored directly on the floor inside of the walk in cooler,
walk in freezer, and stock room.
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)
Backroom area - Case of single use cups was stored directly on the floor in backroom
hallway.
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 sticky reside and mold-like substance on the drink slides inside of beverage
coolers at the beverage island display. There are large chunks of ice inside of the retail ice chest freezer in
front of check-out lanes.
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
Retail area - There is an accumulation of dust on the ceiling a/c register near the entrance to
the restroom hallway. There is dark staining on the door to the restroom hallway. There are multiple food
storage shelves throughout the retail area with old food residues.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area - There are multiple ceiling tiles with water staining and/or damage.
6-501.16
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,
equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Backroom area - Used mop stored with mop head down in bucket of used mop water.
6-202.11
Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there
is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond
the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed. 6-202.11
Backroom area - Light bulb is not shielded inside of the walk in freezer.
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
Backroom area - Employee beverages were stored on top of cases of foods inside of the
walk in cooler. Cos - All beverages were adequately relocated.
Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented during food p… |
Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville last inspected?
- Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 12, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville had?
- Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville find?
- Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 12, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville 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; 3-305.11: Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11; 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.
- Does Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Dollar Tree # 0310 in Gainesville has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 3-305.11: Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11.
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