Dollar General in Lake City

Last inspected:

2144 Sw Birley Ave, Lake City, FL 32024

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

Overview

Dollar General Store #19930 in Lake City had two inspections on record between February 2023 and November 2025, with a combined nine violations and no stop-sale orders. Both inspections cited the same priority foundation violation: the establishment lacked written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. The November 2025 routine inspection identified five violations total and noted that guidance for written procedures for cleanup of vomiting and diarrheal events was provided. The most recent inspection disposition was "Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements."

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
9Violations

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· 5 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. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided.

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.Repeat
No Certified food protection manager.

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 at rear of store not tight fitting.
4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16Repeat
Retail area - Inverted plastic crates being used as shelving for food display.
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 plug.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 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 . LORRANE GOCEK, 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

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
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Back room area - No lid on trash can in unisex restroom. 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 Print Date: 2/17/2023 Page 1 of 3

Dollar General in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General in Lake City last inspected?
Dollar General Store #19930 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 13, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General in Lake City had?
Dollar General Store #19930 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 Store #19930 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 13, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General Store #19930 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 Store #19930 in Lake City are: 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; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.

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