Dollar Tree in Miami

Last inspected:

8500 Sw 40th St, Miami, FL 33155

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

Overview

Dollar Tree #10596 in Miami had one preoperational inspection on February 17, 2026, during which the facility was found to have five priority foundation violations. The inspector documented that the establishment lacked an employee health policy, had not informed employees of their reporting responsibilities for foodborne illnesses, had no written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, and did not have a probe thermometer available to monitor food holding temperatures. The inspector provided guidance on employee health requirements, clean-up procedures, and food protection manager certification via email, and the facility was directed to complete its food permit application and submit payment to finalize licensing.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar Tree in Miami: 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· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events was provided via e-mail. Food Protection Manager Certification document provided via e-mail. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. 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. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
No employee health policy is available in the food establishment. Copy of employee health guidelines and employee reporting agreement provided to management via e-mail. o
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Person in charge does not ensure that food employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their reporting responsibility regarding diseases transmissible through food.
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 written procedures available for employees to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events and does not contain all the minimum required components. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events was provided via e-mail.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Retail, Backroom- No probe thermometer is available in the food establishment to control holding temperatures.
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
Backroom- Visible gaps were observed on the bottom and sides of both rear exit doors.

Dollar Tree in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar Tree in Miami last inspected?
Dollar Tree #10596 in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 17, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar Tree in Miami had?
Dollar Tree #10596 in Miami has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar Tree in Miami find?
Dollar Tree #10596 in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 17, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar Tree in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar Tree #10596 in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar Tree in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar Tree #10596 in Miami are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) 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.

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