Dollar Tree # in Lake City

Last inspected:

990 Sw Main Blvd, Lake City, FL 32025

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

Overview

Dollar Tree #6592 in Lake City has a documented compliance issue with employee procedures for handling biohazard events. The facility received two inspections on record between January 2023 and September 2025. Both inspections cited the same intermediate-priority violation: the establishment lacks written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. The January 2023 inspection documented 6 total violations. The September 2025 routine inspection found 2 violations, with the vomit/diarrhea procedures violation marked as a repeat citation. The most recent inspection in September 2025 resulted in the facility meeting sanitation inspection requirements, though the recurring procedures violation remained unresolved at that time. Guidance for written procedures for biohazard cleanup events was provided to the establishment during the 2025 inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar Tree # 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. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided. 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 PfPfRepeat
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Annual food permit not displayed.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 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 . SHAY WILLIAMS, 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 - Exit door in stock room door not tight fitting. o
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Retail area - Multiple food items displayed on floor. o
5-501.11 Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not maintained in good repair. 5-501.111
Outside area - Dumpster in disrepair, holes in bottom and both lids broken. o
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside area - Excessive trash in dumpster area. o Print Date: 1/12/2023 Page 1 of 3 53 Citation Description: 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 Observation: Back room area - Excessive ice build up on walk in freezer floor. o
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2023 Food permit not on display. o

Dollar Tree # in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar Tree # in Lake City last inspected?
Dollar Tree # 6592 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 18, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar Tree # in Lake City had?
Dollar Tree # 6592 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 Tree # in Lake City find?
Dollar Tree # 6592 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 18, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar Tree # in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar Tree # 6592 in Lake City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar Tree # in Lake City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar Tree # 6592 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; 3-305.11: Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11.

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