Dollar General in Lake Placid

Last inspected:

81 Lake Henry Drive, Lake Placid, FL 33852

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

Overview

Dollar General #25680 in Lake Placid is a minor outlet with perishables that underwent a preoperational inspection on July 30, 2025 before opening to the public. The facility received 4 violations, all at the intermediate (Pf) priority level. Citations included the absence of written procedures for vomit and diarrhea event cleanup; the inspector provided guidance materials to help management develop these procedures. The facility was required to meet all permitting requirements under Rule 5K-4.020 before receiving final approval.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General in Lake Placid: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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 Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: LEAH MOSES

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. Request# 5135678. Initial inspection for new food entity. New store is not open for business yet, they plan to open to the public soon. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

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.
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.

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. 6-202.15Repeat
Back and outside areas- holes around electrical pipes that are going through the building's wall to the outside need to be sealed around those pipes both on the inside and the outside exterior wall. Gap between the double receiving doors at the bottom, gap needs to be covered.
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside area- trash and rubbish piled up on the ground inside the enclosed garbage dumpster area, area is not maintained clean.

Dollar General in Lake Placid: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General in Lake Placid last inspected?
Dollar General #25680 in Lake Placid was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 30, 2025. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General in Lake Placid had?
Dollar General #25680 in Lake Placid has 1 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 #25680 in Lake Placid was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 30, 2025 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General in Lake Placid had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General #25680 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 #25680 in Lake Placid 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; 5-501.11: Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115.

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