Dollar General # in Lake Placid
Last inspected:
108 Us 27 N, Lake Placid, FL 33852Part of: Dollar General Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Dollar General #1406 in Lake Placid had one focused inspection on record in July 2023 following up on a 30-day compliance notice. The prior May 2023 inspection documented 13 violations, including a priority finding of toxic personal care products stored above single-use food articles in the retail area, which was corrected on site. A priority foundation violation for lack of hot water at the employee restroom hand wash sink prompted a 30-day notice for correction. The July 2023 follow-up inspection confirmed that warm water was available at the hand wash sink, resolving the primary compliance issue.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Dollar General # in Lake Placid: 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.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This is a check back for a 30 day notice from the previous inspection to have hot water available at the hand wash sink in the
employee restroom. I check the hand wash sink and there was warm water available at the hand wash sink. Store manager stated
that they have a work order in to replace the hot water heater, the current unit works, but the unit is not working as well as it should.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 13 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: 30 days notice given to food establishment to have hot water available at the hand wash sink(s) in the restroom(s) used by
employees. Food establishment may call our business center at 850-245-5520 to request to have inspector check back prior to the
30 days given for compliance check.
Failure to provide hot water in 30 days may result in Administrative Action.
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
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure
available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by
step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.
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7-301.11
Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent
contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the
poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that
is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail area- various toxic personal care and other toxic products stored on display shelves above
and with packages of various single use articles. COS- person in charge moved the single use articles to top
display shelves above the toxic items.
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5-202.12(A)
Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F
through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Back area- no hot water available at the hand wash sink in the employee used restroom. 30 days
notice given to food entity to have hot water available at the hand wash sink. See comments at the end of the
inspection report.
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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 certificate available for inspector review.
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Print Date: 5/25/2023
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a
simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a
hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not
equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow
easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable.
4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Retail area- no thermometers visible inside the reach in coolers for time and temperature for
safety food and 1 reach in freezer display unit.
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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
Outside area- holes/gaps in the building's north wall at the bottom and around water hose faucet
unit on the same wall.
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6-501.11
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their
presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)
Outside area- old large cardboard rolls, broken pallets piled on the ground in the back of the
building and overgrown weeds on the south side and back of the building.
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4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail area- heavy ice accumulation on the inner walls of the Nestle ice cream freezer chest unit.
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5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Back area- mop sink faucet unit leaks.
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5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Back area- no covered waste receptacles provided in the employee and public restrooms.
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5-501.11
Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of
nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Outside area- garbage dumpster unit is on the ground/dirt and not placed on a concrete, asphalt
or other non absorbent type of surface.
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6-501.12
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
Back area- excessive accumulation of cobwebs on the ceiling in the back storage/receiving area.
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6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area- ceiling tiles damaged from roof leak (plastic totes placed under the leak areas), there
are ceiling tiles missing in several places. Floor tiles damaged, worn or badly stained. Back area- walls and
ceiling insulation panels damaged in the storage/receiving area.
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Dollar General # in Lake Placid: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dollar General # in Lake Placid last inspected?
- Dollar General # 1406 in Lake Placid was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 5, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Dollar General # in Lake Placid had?
- Dollar General # 1406 in Lake Placid 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 Placid find?
- Dollar General # 1406 in Lake Placid was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 5, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Dollar General # in Lake Placid had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Dollar General # 1406 in Lake Placid has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Lake Placid?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 1406 in Lake Placid are: 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) 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; 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P.
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