Dollar General # in Grand Island

Last inspected:

3701 Cr 44, Grand Island, FL 32735

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

Overview

Dollar General #13776 in Grand Island received an inspection on March 12, 2026 and was found to have 13 violations, including one priority-level (imminent hazard) violation. Raw commercially processed bacon was pressed directly against ready-to-eat bacon on the bottom shelf of the retail cooler; the manager relocated the ready-to-eat bacon for proper separation during the inspection. Four priority foundation violations were cited: the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea discharge, employees could not be verified as informed of their responsibility to report foodborne illness symptoms, the person in charge did not correctly answer questions regarding foodborne disease prevention, and the restroom had no soap in the left employee handwashing sink. The manager provided soap before the end of inspection. A trainee was present during the inspection and all violations were verified by the primary inspector. The inspection was documented as meeting sanitation inspection requirements with corrections made on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
13Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Grand Island: 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· 13 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ALLISON LAURICELLA, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area: Raw commercially processed bacon pressed against ready to eat bacon on bottom shelf of retail cooler. COS: Manager relocated ready to eat bacon for proper separation. x Print Date: 3/12/2026 Page 1 of 3 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Establishment does have written procedures in regards to the clean up of vomitus or diarrhea event in the food establishment, but it is missing the following items: Discarding exposed food and single-service/single use items; Segregation of the affected area. Industry handout provided.
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
It could not be verified that employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding foodborne disease and symptoms. Food Employee Reporting Agreement handout was provided.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
The person in charge did not correctly respond to all questions regarding foodborne disease. Employee Health Guide handout was provided. o
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Restroom: No soap provided in left employee restroom in retail area. COS: Manager provided soap to restroom before the end of 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
No certified food protection manager certification provided during inspection.

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)
Storage area: Freezer and cooler in back storage area both containing time/temperature control for safety foods do not have an ambient air temperature measuring device.
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
Storage area: Daylight visible through bottom gap of receiving doors allowing for possible pest intrusion. Retail area: Daylight visible through bottom gab of entrance doors allowing for possible pest intrusion.
4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19
Retail area: Food display shelves on end of aisle containing commercially processed prepackaged chips lined with soiled cardboard.
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Retail area: Fixed ambient air thermometer on top of the right door of the long coolers containing time/temperature control for safety foods is blinking 98 degrees and not showing the accurate air temperature.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Storage area: Buildup of food debris and food residue in the cooler and freezer in back storage room.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Restrooms: No covered trash receptacle in employee restrooms near the front area.
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 lids open with refuse in dumpster. COS: Manager closed lids on dumpster.
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: Cobwebs on ceiling light fixtures running across ceiling throughout the store.

Dollar General # in Grand Island: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Grand Island last inspected?
Dollar General # 13776 in Grand Island was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 12, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Grand Island had?
Dollar General # 13776 in Grand Island 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 Grand Island find?
Dollar General # 13776 in Grand Island was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 12, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Grand Island had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 13776 in Grand Island has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Grand Island?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 13776 in Grand Island are: 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) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf.

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