Dollar Tree in Hialeah
Last inspected:
3700 W 18th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012Part of: Dollar Tree Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Dollar Tree #9077 in Hialeah has 2 inspections on record dating to October 2022. The facility received 7 violations on its most recent inspection on February 27, 2025, including a priority violation for raw bacon stored directly above whip cream in a reach-in cooler, which was corrected on site during the inspection. The establishment also lacked written procedures for cleanup of vomiting and diarrheal events, and a back room restroom was observed without hand soap. An earlier inspection on October 20, 2022 cited 5 violations, including a handwashing sink deficiency. The February 27, 2025 inspection was completed after violations were corrected.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Dollar Tree in Hialeah: 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· 7 violations· 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.
Guidance for the Written Procedures for Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events documents provided.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(2)
Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage,
preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross
contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
3-302.11(A)(2) PP
Retail Area: Raw bacon stored directly above whip cream inside reach-in cooler. COS: Raw
bacon were moved to appropriate location during inspection.
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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 employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and
diarrhea event. Guidance provided via email.
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
Backroom Area: Visible gap at bottom of receiving door.Retail Area: Visible gap at bottom of
main entrance 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. 3-305.11Repeat
Retail Area: Multiple cases of beverages and food stored directly on floor.
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom Area: Cover not available for trash receptacle inside unisex employee restroom.
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
Outdoor Area: Dumpster not covered with lid at time of inspection.
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
Outdoor Area: Dumpster missing drain plug.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Request # 5085725.
All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and
Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent
(50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. 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.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
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.
CFPM information was provided.
Risk-Based Violations
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
Back room area observed no hand soap at all gender rest room.
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6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing
sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Back room area observed no hand wash sign at all gender rest room.
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.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager.
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Print Date: 10/20/2022
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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 room area observed several gap under exit door.
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5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Back room area observed no cover trash at employees all gender rest room.
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Dollar Tree in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dollar Tree in Hialeah last inspected?
- Dollar Tree #9077 in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 27, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Dollar Tree in Hialeah had?
- Dollar Tree #9077 in Hialeah has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar Tree in Hialeah find?
- Dollar Tree #9077 in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 27, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Dollar Tree in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Dollar Tree #9077 in Hialeah has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Dollar Tree in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar Tree #9077 in Hialeah are: 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P; 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; 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.
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