Dollar General # in Ocala

Last inspected:

7371 N Us Highway 441, Ocala, FL 34475

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

Overview

Dollar General #7973 in Ocala received an FDACS inspection on November 12, 2025 and was cited for 8 violations during a sanitation compliance check. A priority violation required the immediate relocation of raw shell eggs stored directly above packaged beverages in the back room cooler — the eggs were moved to proper storage during the inspection. A second priority violation documented toxic retail cleansers and pesticides stored on clearance aisle shelving directly above packaged foods and supplements; these items were relocated during the inspection. A repeat priority foundation violation cited the absence of a probe thermometer for food temperature monitoring. Both priority violations were corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Ocala: 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· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: ALEXIS BURGOS

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. Provided: Certified Food Protection Manager industry handout.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Back Room - Cartons of raw shell eggs were observed stored on reach-in cooler shelving directly above packaged beverages. COS. Relocated during inspection. 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 - Toxic retail cleansers and pesticides were observed stored on clearance aisle shelving directly above packaged foods and supplements. COS. Relocated during inspection. x
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 at the time of inspection.

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 PfRepeat
No probe thermometer available at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail - Frozen novelty display freezer interior cavity surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of hardened product spillage.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Back Room - Unisex employee restroom was observed to not have a covered waste receptacle available.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Retail / Back Room - Sections of wall and ceiling were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the heavy accumulation of cobwebs.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail / Back Room - Multiple ceiling tiles were observed to be water damaged.

Dollar General # in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Ocala last inspected?
Dollar General # 7973 in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 12, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Ocala had?
Dollar General # 7973 in Ocala 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 Ocala find?
Dollar General # 7973 in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 12, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 7973 in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Ocala?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 7973 in Ocala are: 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 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; 4-302.12: 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.

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