Dollar General # in Lake City

Last inspected:

1203 E Duval St, Lake City, FL 32055

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

Overview

Dollar General #14979 in Lake City has had 2 inspections on record, most recently on October 15, 2025. The facility has incurred 8 total violations, all intermediate-severity (Pf). Two recurring violations span the record: the establishment lacks written procedures for employees responding to vomiting or diarrhea events (cited in both inspections), and the back room area was found lacking hand-cleaning supplies and paper towels in the restroom in the February 2023 inspection. The October 2025 inspection resulted in "Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements."

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Lake City: 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· 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.

Risk-Based Violations

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 procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea.
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 Certified food protection manager.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: JENNIFER MAAS

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 . JENNIFER MAAS, ASSISANT MANAGER GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Risk-Based Violations

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 procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea. o Print Date: 2/6/2023 Page 1 of 3
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 at hand wash sink in men's restroom . COS - Hand wash sign obtained during inspection. x
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 - No paper towels provided in men's restroom. o

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
Back room area - Reach in cooler excessive food 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 - No drain plug in dumpster. o
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not thoroughly cleaned in a way that does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles; or not cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming an attractant for insects and rodents. 5-501.116
Outside area - Excessive trash in dumpster area. o

Dollar General # in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Lake City last inspected?
Dollar General # 14979 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 15, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Lake City had?
Dollar General # 14979 in Lake City has 2 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 # 14979 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 15, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 14979 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 # 14979 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; 6-301.11: 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; 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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