Dollar General in North Okeechobee

Last inspected:

9889 Highway 441, North Okeechobee, FL 34972

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

Overview

Dollar General #30800 in North Okeechobee received a preoperational inspection on November 12, 2025, identifying six violations before the facility could obtain its food permit. One priority violation required immediate correction: liquid soap was displayed above ready-to-consume food products in the baby aisle, creating contamination risk. The facility corrected this chemical storage issue during the inspection. Four additional violations addressed foundational compliance gaps: the person in charge could not answer questions on employee health protocols, written procedures for responding to vomit and diarrhea events were not in place, and no probe thermometer was available for food temperature verification. All violations were documented in guidance materials provided by the inspector. The facility must resolve these deficiencies and submit corrected documentation to [email protected] to complete the permitting process.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General in North Okeechobee: 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· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

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. 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

2-102.11(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
Person in charge is unable to answer questions on employee health. Guidance document provided during visit. o
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
Written procedures for the clean-up of vomit and diarrhea events not provided during visit. Guidance documents provided during visit.
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: Liquid soap displayed above ready-to-consume food products within the baby aisle. COS: All chemicals were moved to approved location during visit. x Print Date: 11/12/2025 Page 1 of 3 26 P Citation Description: 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 Observation: Retail: Liquid soap displayed above ready-to-consume food products within the baby aisle. COS: All chemicals were moved to approved location during visit. x
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: Liquid soap displayed above ready-to-consume food products within the baby aisle. COS: All chemicals were moved to approved location during visit. x

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
No probe thermometer available within the establishment.
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: Gap with visible light at bottom of the rear receiving door.

Dollar General in North Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General in North Okeechobee last inspected?
Dollar General #30800 in North Okeechobee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 12, 2025. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General in North Okeechobee had?
Dollar General #30800 in North Okeechobee 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 North Okeechobee find?
Dollar General #30800 in North Okeechobee was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 12, 2025 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General in North Okeechobee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General #30800 in North Okeechobee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General in North Okeechobee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General #30800 in North Okeechobee are: 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; 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; 2-501.11: 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.
Does Dollar General in North Okeechobee have any repeat violations?
Yes, Dollar General #30800 in North Okeechobee has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.

Stories You May Have Missed North Okeechobee

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Dollar General #30800. How we collect and verify this data.