Family Dollar # in Lake City

Last inspected:

4534 Sw Heritage Oaks Cir, Lake City, FL 32024

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

Overview

Family Dollar #7993 in Lake City was inspected twice on record between January 2023 and September 2025, with 8 total violations documented. The most recent inspection on September 29, 2025 identified 3 violations; the establishment met sanitation requirements. The January 11, 2023 routine inspection identified 5 violations, including a priority foundation issue for missing written procedures for responding to employee illness events. Inspector notes from the 2025 inspection indicate corrected violations should be documented and reported to FDACS, though specific corrected items are not itemized in the available record. No stop-sale orders, emergency closures, or product enforcement actions have been issued against this facility.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Family Dollar # 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· 3 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
Back room area - Back door of stock room not tight fitting.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Stained and damaged ceiling tiles through out retail area.
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 - Excessive dust build up on ceiling vents.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: TINA MORRISON

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 . TINA MORRISON, ASTISTANT 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
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Missing and stained ceiling tiles through out store. o Print Date: 1/11/2023 Page 1 of 3 54 Citation Description: 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 Observation: Back room area - Excessive dust build up on vent in employee's restroom. o
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
No 2023 food permit displayed. o

Family Dollar # in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar # in Lake City last inspected?
Family Dollar # 7993 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 29, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Family Dollar # in Lake City had?
Family Dollar # 7993 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 Family Dollar # in Lake City find?
Family Dollar # 7993 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 29, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Family Dollar # in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Family Dollar # 7993 in Lake City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Family Dollar # in Lake City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Family Dollar # 7993 in Lake City are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 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.
Does Family Dollar # in Lake City have any repeat violations?
Yes, Family Dollar # 7993 in Lake City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.

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