Dollar General # in Orlando
Last inspected:
3986 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32839Part of: Dollar General Florida health inspections, violations & closures
On October 7, 2025, FDACS inspectors issued twelve stop-sale orders requiring the immediate removal of time/temperature control for safety foods found to be adulterated due to improper cold-holding temperatures in the Stockroom Cooler and Fruits and Vegetables Cooler. Products including shredded mild cheddar cheese (measured at 43°F), lactose-free reduced-fat milk (44°F), pepperoni snack trays (43°F), green goodness juice smoothies (43°F), and lactose-free whole milk (43°F) were voluntarily destroyed by establishment management and witnessed by the inspector. The same inspection documented that a variety of chemicals including antibiotic ointment and VapoRub were stored on shelves directly above supplements and single-use plates and cups, creating contamination risk. The facility also lacked written procedures for cleaning vomit and diarrhea events and did not have a readily accessible probe thermometer. All identified food items were destroyed and chemicals were relocated on site. Stop-use orders remain in effect on both the Stockroom Cooler and Fruits and Vegetables Cooler as of the most recent focused inspection on March 16, 2026. The facility has been contacted multiple times by FDACS to request written release of the equipment after corrections are completed; the establishment must contact the Florida FDACS Business Center or submit a request through the food permit portal to schedule an inspector visit for equipment release.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Dollar General # in Orlando: FDACS Inspection History (7)
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· Focused Inspection
Comments: This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of the Stop-Use Orders issued on October 7, 2025 on the Stockroom Cooler and Fruits and Vegetables Cooler.
The Stop-Use Order of the Stockroom Cooler and Fruits and Vegetables Cooler issued on October 7, 2025 remains in effect. The
food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have
been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
Person in charge could not be reached and the option to leave a voicemail was not available.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The Stop-Use Order of the Stockroom Cooler and Fruits and Vegetables Cooler issued on October 7, 2025 remains in effect. The
food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections
have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of the Stop-Use Orders issued on October 7, 2025 on the Stockroom Cooler and Fruits and Vegetables Cooler.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The Stop-Use Order of the Stockroom Cooler and Fruits and Vegetables Cooler issued on October 7, 2025 remains in effect. The
food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections
have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of the Stop-Use Orders issued on October 7, 2025 on the Stockroom Cooler and Fruits and Vegetables Cooler.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of the Stop-Use Orders issued on October 7, 2025 on the Stockroom Cooler and Fruits and Vegetables Cooler.
The Stop-Use Order of the Stockroom Cooler and Fruits and Vegetables Cooler issued on October 7, 2025 remains in effect. The
food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections
have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
Person in charge could not be reached. Left voicemail asking them to call me back.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This visit was conducted in response to request # 5141636 to release Stop-Use Order of the fruit and vegetables cooler issued on
October 7, 2025. The Stop-Use Order will remain in effect.
The Stop-Use Order on the stockroom cooler issued on October 7, 2025 remains in effect.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This visit was conducted in response to request #5141019 to release Stop Use Orders issued on 10/07/2025. Stop Use Orders on
Stockroom Cooler and Fruits and Vegetables Cooler will remain in effect.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· 14 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
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
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Stockroom Cooler: Various time/temperature control for safety foods had an internal
temperature above 41 degrees F inside the stockroom cooler. (Shredded mild cheddar cheese 43 degrees
F, lactose free reduced fat milk 44 degrees F, pepperoni snack trays containing cheese 43 degrees F,
green goodness juice smoothie 43 degrees F, lactose free whole milk 43 degrees F.) COS: Foods were
voluntarily discarded by employee. Stop Sale and Release was issued.Fruits and Vegetables Cooler:
Various time/temperature control for safety foods had an internal temperature above 41 degrees F inside
the fruits and vegetables cooler. (Classic romaine 43 degrees F, shredded lettuce 46 to 48 degrees F, cafe
style chef salad 45 to 48 degrees F, pepperoni snack trays containing cheese 43 to 45 degrees F, green
goodness juice smoothie 42 to 45 degrees F.) COS: Foods were voluntarily discarded by employee. Stop
Sale and Release was issued.
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
Establishment could not provide written procedures for the clean-up of vomit and diarrhea.
Industry handout was provided.
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 PPRepeat
Retail: A variety of chemicals were placed on shelves above or directly adjacent to
single-use plates and cups. Antibiotic ointment and VapoRub were placed on shelf above supplements.
COS: Employee relocated chemical products and stored them properly.
Print Date: 10/8/2025
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Repeat
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Citation Description: 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.
Observation: Establishment did not have a certified food protection manager. Informational handout was
provided.
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)
Stockroom Cooler: An ambient thermometer could not be located in the stockroom cooler
containing time/temperature control for safety food items.
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
Establishment could not provide a probe thermometer.
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not
kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part
of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when
a container is opened. 4-501.11
Stockroom Cooler: Retail cooler was not maintaining time/temperature control for safety
food items at an internal temperature of 41 degrees F or below. Stop-Use Order was issued. See
Comments. Fruits and Vegetables Cooler: Retail cooler was not maintaining time/temperature control for
safety food items at an internal temperature of 41 degrees F or below. Stop-Use Order was issued. See
Comments.
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Entrance Freezer: Freezer near entrance containing frozen desserts has food residue
pooled on the bottom that has frozen over.
6-501.14
Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source
of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a
public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14
Retail: Vents in front retail area of store were found to have an accumulation of dust.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. The Stop-Use Order applies to time/temperature control for safety
foods only.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. The Stop-Use Order applies to time/temperature control for safety
foods only.
Print Date: 10/8/2025
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When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the
meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives
notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order
warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use,
or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed
article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
Release - Other
The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 for destruction. The
Food Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction.
___________________________________
Signature of Food Establishment Representative
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you
must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the
facts alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of DOLLAR GENERAL # 13453 hereby waive a notice
Rickxon Nicolas
and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
MARIO LOPEZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
RICKXON NICOLAS, MANAGER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
DENISE MUNOZ, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
Print Date: 10/8/2025
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Dollar General # in Orlando: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (14)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
Dollar General # in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dollar General # in Orlando last inspected?
- Dollar General # 13453 in Orlando was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 16, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Dollar General # in Orlando had?
- Dollar General # 13453 in Orlando has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar General # in Orlando find?
- Dollar General # 13453 in Orlando was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 16, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Dollar General # in Orlando had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Dollar General # 13453 in Orlando has 14 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 13453 in Orlando are: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 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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