Dollar General # in Palatka

Last inspected:

1093 N Highway 17, Palatka, FL 32177

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

Overview

Dollar General #13901 in Palatka had one inspection on record, conducted February 13, 2023, which identified 11 violations. The facility is categorized as a minor outlet with perishables. The inspection included a trainee and all findings were verified by the primary inspector. A priority violation cited improper storage of sanitizer wipes, Febreeze, body wash, and dish soap directly over paper plates in the retail area; paper plates were relocated during the inspection. A priority foundation violation documented dented soup cans and an opened bag of roodles in retail stock; all damaged items were voluntarily removed from sale. Additional priority foundation violations included the person in charge failing to correctly answer questions about foodborne disease prevention, failing to ensure employees understood their responsibility to report health conditions that could transmit disease through food, and the absence of a probe thermometer for food temperature measurement. The inspection resulted in a "Met Inspection Requirements" disposition, indicating violations were addressed during the visit.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
11Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Palatka: 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 Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MICHAEL BYRD

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

3-202.15 Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 PfPf
Retail area: Establishment was found to have dented soup cans and bag of ripped open noodles. COS - All items were voluntarily removed from retail sale. x
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 did not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by food. 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 employees are informed of their responsibility to report information about their health as it relates to diseases transmitted through food. o
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 area: Sanitizer wipes and Febreeze stored over paper plates. Body wash and dish soap stored over paper plates. COS - Paper plates were 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.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager. o Print Date: 2/13/2023 Page 1 of 3

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
Establishment does not have a probe thermometer. o
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Retail area: Bottles of juice displayed directly on floor. o
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Bathroom area: No covered receptacle in uni sex bathroom. COS - covered receptacle provided during inspection. x
5-502.11 Refuse, recyclables, or returnables not removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. 5-502.11
Backroom area: Refuse not removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the conditions that would attract or harbor insects and/or rodents. COS - Refuse was removed to outside dumpster during inspection. x
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside grounds: Dumpster does not have a drain plug. o
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside grounds: Lids were open on dumpster when not in use. o

Dollar General # in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Palatka last inspected?
Dollar General # 13901 in Palatka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 13, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Palatka had?
Dollar General # 13901 in Palatka 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 Palatka find?
Dollar General # 13901 in Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 13, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Palatka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 13901 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 # 13901 in Palatka 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; 3-202.15: Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 Pf.

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