Family Dollar # in Homosassa

Last inspected:

7618 W Grover Cleveland Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446

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

Overview

Family Dollar #10558 in Homosassa received two inspections on record between May 2023 and February 2026, documenting 9 total violations. A February 2026 inspection cited improper storage of non-food items, with shaving cream found on a shelf between boxes of candy (corrected on site by relocating to a bottom shelf) and canned goods with deep dents voluntarily discarded by management. A May 2023 inspection documented raw bacon stored directly above ready-to-eat Lunchables in the cooler (corrected on site), a person in charge unable to name six foodborne illnesses transmitted through food, and absence of a probe thermometer for food temperature verification. Both inspections noted violations were corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Family Dollar # in Homosassa: 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· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: SUSAN VALENTINO

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected].

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 canned goods with deep dents in the can. COS : products were voluntarily discarded by the manager
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: containers of shaving cream were stored on a shelf between boxes of candy. COS: the shaving cream was moved to a bottom shelf x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail: Milk cooler shelves have an accumulation of spilled milk
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Exterior: dumpster enclosure and surrounding area has an accumulation of trash, food containers , cans.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . BILL COTTEN, PERSON IN CHARGE FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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: In cooler, raw bacon stored over ready to eat lunchables. COS: Bacon moved to safe location. x
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
Person in charge could not name or show me the six foodborne illnesses spread through food. 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 proof of a certified food protection manager. o Print Date: 5/3/2023 Page 1 of 3

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 probe thermometer o
5-501.11 Refuse, recyclables, and returnables stored in receptacles or waste handling units accessible to insects and rodents. 5-501.110
Outside area: Trash and debris scattered across outside grounds. o

Family Dollar # in Homosassa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar # in Homosassa last inspected?
Family Dollar # 10558 in Homosassa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 19, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Family Dollar # in Homosassa had?
Family Dollar # 10558 in Homosassa 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 Homosassa find?
Family Dollar # 10558 in Homosassa was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 19, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Family Dollar # in Homosassa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Family Dollar # 10558 in Homosassa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Family Dollar # in Homosassa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Family Dollar # 10558 in Homosassa 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; 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; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.

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