Dollar General in Palatka

Last inspected:

201 N. 8th Street, Palatka, FL 32177

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

Overview

Dollar General #11189 in Palatka had a priority cross-contamination violation on June 10, 2025, when an inspector found raw shell eggs displayed directly over ready-to-eat lemonade and raw pork bacon displayed directly over ready-to-eat shredded cheese in the retail display cooler. The items were moved to appropriate locations during the inspection. The facility also lacked written procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events; guidance documentation was provided. A prior focused inspection on July 19, 2023 resulted from a consumer complaint and found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General in Palatka: 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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, 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.

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
Retail : Raw shell eggs displayed directly over ready to eat lemonade and raw pork bacon displayed directly over ready to eat shredded cheese in retail display cooler. COS : Items moved to appropriate location. x
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
This food establishment does not have the required written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events that address the specific actions to be taken to minimize the spread of contamination. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.
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.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: THE ISSUES DESCRIBED IN CONSUMER COMPLAINT # 5099566 HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED WITH STORE MANAGEMENT.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Dollar General in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General in Palatka last inspected?
Dollar General #11189 in Palatka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 10, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General in Palatka had?
Dollar General #11189 in Palatka 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 Palatka find?
Dollar General #11189 in Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 10, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General in Palatka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General #11189 in Palatka has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General in Palatka?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General #11189 in Palatka 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; 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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