Dollar General # in Lakeland

Last inspected:

10734 Us Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

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

Overview

Dollar General #16560 in Lakeland received a focused inspection in August 2023 after a consumer complaint and was cited for a handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water (at least 100°F) in the employee restroom. The establishment was given 30 days notice to correct the violation. A September 2022 inspection found poisonous or toxic materials (various cleaning bottles) stored on a shelf above single-use food service articles in the retail area; the violation was corrected on site when the manager moved the chemicals away from food items. The facility has two inspections on record with 4 total violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Lakeland: 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
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· 1 violation· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SENIOR 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. 30 days notice given to the food establishment to have hot water provided at the hand wash sink for the employee restroom, failure to provide hot water at the employee restroom's hand wash sink within 30 days will result in a re inspection required rating will be issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment prior to the 30 days notice given. Visited establishment per request# 5100486. Discussed with person in charge issues described in consumer complaint.

Risk-Based Violations

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- Establishment does not have hot water at hand washing in restrooms. 30 days notice given to the food establishment to have hot water provided at the hand wash sink for the employee restroom, failure to provide hot water at the employee restroom's hand wash sink within 30 days will result in a re inspection required rating will be issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment prior to the 30 days notice given.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JULIANA GAMEZ

Risk-Based Violations

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 bottles of cleaners stored on shelf above packages of various single use articles. COS- person in charge moved the chemicals over to be stored away from food and single use articles. x

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- some reach in freezer and cooler display units are missing their thermometers or the thermometers are not visible in the units. o
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside area- excess trash on the ground inside the enclosure area for the garbage dumpster. COSperson in charge picked up the trash inside the enclosure area and discarded into the dumpster unit. x

Dollar General # in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Lakeland last inspected?
Dollar General # 16560 in Lakeland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 11, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Lakeland had?
Dollar General # 16560 in Lakeland 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 Lakeland find?
Dollar General # 16560 in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 11, 2023 (Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed).
Has Dollar General # in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 16560 in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 16560 in Lakeland 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; 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; 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).

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