Dollar General # in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

7700 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277

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

Overview

Dollar General #13863 in Jacksonville has had 4 inspections on record with 6 violations appearing in a single August 2024 sanitation inspection that required a callback. No violations appeared in the other 3 inspections. In February 2024, multiple stop-use orders were issued for adulterated conditions related to pest prevention and equipment cleanliness (FS 500.04 and FS 500.10). The inspector documented pest-related concerns, and the facility responded by cleaning and sanitizing affected areas, implementing pest control measures, and having the areas checked and released for use. The August 2024 inspection identified three priority-foundation (Pf) violations related to employee health procedures: the person in charge had not ensured employees were informed of their obligation to report health issues and foodborne illness symptoms, could not correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention, and the establishment lacked written procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events. An employee health guidelines agreement and cleanup guidance document were provided by the inspector. The facility was given 60 days to provide documentation of an approved water source to FDACS.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
6Violations
5Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Jacksonville: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

— 4 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: HALEIGH OWENS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: COCO BUCHANAN

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. Food establishment has 60 days from the date of this visit to provide the required documentation demonstrating that the business or facility has an approved water source. Food establishment can call 850-245-5520 when documentation has been acquired to request a verification visit or email documentation to [email protected]. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

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
Person in charge does not ensure food employees are informed in a verifiable manner their responsibility to report to the person in charge information related to their health and activities in regard to foodborne illnesses.
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 unable to answer questions related to foodborne illnesses. o
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
This food establishment does not have the required written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events that address the specific actions to be taken to minimize the spread of contamination. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 lid left open between uses.
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: Residue on shelving of reach in cooler where milk is stored. Residue and dust build up on shelves where chips are stored. Dust and residue build up in flooring though out retail sales floor. Back Storage Room: Residue and dust build up on flooring under rolling storage carts.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Back Storage Room: Mop left in mop sink, not hung to dry.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: HALEIGH OWENS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from the food establishment.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Request #5112400 Arrived at the establishment and they were closed.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: GREG PENSABENE

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 WL Var CODY NIXON, MANAGE} GREG PENSABENE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST MICHAEL BYRD

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER — Brand: na

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Lot: na # Of Pkgs: na Size Of Pkg: na Total Weight: na

Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food entity has implemented a pest management

STOP USE ORDER — Brand: na

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean.
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food entity has implemented a pest management

STOP USE ORDER — Brand: na

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean.
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food entity has implemented a pest management

STOP USE ORDER — Brand: na

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food entity has implemented a pest management

STOP USE ORDER — Brand: na

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Lot: na # Of Pkgs: na Size Of Pkg: na Total Weight: na

Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food entity has implemented a pest management

Dollar General # in Jacksonville: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (5)

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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Dollar General # 13863 in Jacksonville
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER na / na # Of Pkgs: na Size Of Pkg: na Total Weight: na FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
STOP USE ORDER na FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean.
STOP USE ORDER na FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean.
STOP USE ORDER na FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
STOP USE ORDER na / na # Of Pkgs: na Size Of Pkg: na Total Weight: na FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Dollar General # in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Jacksonville last inspected?
Dollar General # 13863 in Jacksonville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 16, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Jacksonville had?
Dollar General # 13863 in Jacksonville has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar General # in Jacksonville find?
Dollar General # 13863 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 16, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed).
Has Dollar General # in Jacksonville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Dollar General # 13863 in Jacksonville has 5 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 13863 in Jacksonville 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; 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.

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