Dollar General # in Lake City

Last inspected:

4549 Sw State Road 47, Lake City, FL 32024

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

Overview

Dollar General #11716 in Lake City has three inspection records on file between February 2023 and November 2025. The facility received citations in two of three inspections: five violations during a routine inspection in February 2023 and two violations during a sanitation inspection in November 2025. A focused inspection in May 2024 prompted by consumer complaint #5113733 found no violations. The most recent inspection on November 6, 2025 met sanitation requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Lake City: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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. Routine inspection.

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
Retail area - Emergency exit door not tight fitting.
6-501.14 Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14
Retail area - Ceiling vents not clean, excessive dust build up.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Consumer complaint request # 5113733. Issues described in the consumer complaint were discussed with the person in charge.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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 . STEVE WADDELL, MANAGER GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Risk-Based Violations

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 - No hand wash sign provided in women's restroom. COS - Hand wash sign obtained during inspection. x

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 - Back door not tight fitting. o
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Back room area - Reach in cooler not clean, food residue build up. o
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
Outside area - Dumpster missing drain plugs. o
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside area - Excessive trash around dumpster area. o Print Date: 2/15/2023 Page 1 of 3 53 Citation Description: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11 Observation: Retail area - Damaged and stained ceiling tiles in multiple areas.

Dollar General # in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Lake City last inspected?
Dollar General # 11716 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 6, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Lake City had?
Dollar General # 11716 in Lake City has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar General # in Lake City find?
Dollar General # 11716 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 6, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 11716 in Lake City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Lake City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 11716 in Lake City are: 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; 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; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.

Nearby Establishments to Dollar General #

Stories You May Have Missed Lake City

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Dollar General # 11716. How we collect and verify this data.