Family Dollar # in Lake Wales

Last inspected:

1430 State Road 60 E, Lake Wales, FL 33853

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

Overview

Family Dollar #4817 in Lake Wales had one inspection on record, conducted February 24, 2025. The inspector documented five violations, including a priority-level finding that toxic chemical products were stored with or above single-use food service articles on retail shelves. The person in charge immediately relocated the chemicals during the inspection. A second priority foundation violation noted the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomit or diarrhea events; management was provided guidance to develop these procedures. Three additional basic violations were also cited. All violations flagged as corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Family Dollar # in Lake Wales: 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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

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.
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 chemical products stored with or above packages of single use articles(foam/plastic plates and bowls) on the retail shelves. COS- person in charge moved the retail products to different shelves so that the chemicals were no longer with or above the single use articles. x
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Back area- no hand washing signs posted in the restrooms to remind employees to wash their hands before leaving the restroom.
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

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11Repeat
Back and retail areas- several ceiling tiles water stained and sagging in both areas, one ceiling tile missing in the back storage area. No current roof or air conditioner leaks observed.

Family Dollar # in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar # in Lake Wales last inspected?
Family Dollar # 4817 in Lake Wales was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 24, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Family Dollar # in Lake Wales had?
Family Dollar # 4817 in Lake Wales has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Family Dollar # in Lake Wales find?
Family Dollar # 4817 in Lake Wales was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 24, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Family Dollar # in Lake Wales had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Family Dollar # 4817 in Lake Wales has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Family Dollar # in Lake Wales?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Family Dollar # 4817 in Lake Wales are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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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