Dollar General Store # in Palatka
Last inspected:
409 W Peniel Rd, Palatka, FL 32177Part of: Dollar General Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Dollar General Store #14073 in Palatka experienced a temperature control failure in June 2025 that required immediate product removal. A stop-sale order issued June 10, 2025 documented adulterated time/temperature control for safety food; the affected product was voluntarily destroyed by store management and witnessed by the inspector. The same inspection found six violations, including cold-held items stored at unsafe temperatures (shredded lettuce at 66°F, garden salad at 62°F, chef salad at 48°F, all discarded on site), personal care products displayed directly over single-use food service items, and non-functional hot water in restroom handwash sinks. The store was directed to restore hot water within 30 days. A follow-up focused inspection on August 19, 2025 verified compliance and found zero violations. The facility's earlier April 2023 inspection documented 11 violations across cold-holding temperature control, damaged packaged goods, and employee health and safety documentation gaps; all issues were corrected on site or addressed during that inspection.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Dollar General Store # in Palatka: FDACS Inspection History (3)
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.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The
compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.
Hot water has been restored.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 6 violations· 1 stop-sale order· 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.
No hot water provided in both restrooms. Food Establishment is given 30 days (07/10/2025) to restore hot water to restroom
handwash sinks. Failure to provide hot water in 30 days will result in administrative actions including a RE-INSPECTION
REQUIRED. Establishment can call 850-245-5520 when corrections have been to request verification visit prior to 30 days.
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
Retail : The following temperature controlled for safety food items were found not maintained
at 41 degrees F or lower: Shredded lettuce - 66*F, Garden Salad - 62*F, Chef Salad containing chicken and
ham - 48*F. COS : All products voluntarily discarded. See supplement.
Y
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 : Body wash, shampoo, lotions, and hairspray displayed directly over single use plates.
Perfume oil, cream and rubbing alcohol displayed directly over single use cups and plates. COS : All items
moved to appropriate location.
Y
x
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Retail : No handwash sign provided in women's restroom. COS : Industry signage provided
and installed.
5-202.12(A)
Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least
100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Retail : Hot water not provided at both restrooms handwash sinks. See comments.
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.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Restrooms: No covered receptacle in ladies restroom.
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.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Provided Certified food protection manager handout, Food employee reporting agreement, and Guidance for written procedures for
the cleanup of vomit and diarrhea.
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: Multiple cans found on retail shelving with dents along seams. COS items voluntarily
discarded during inspection
x
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
No documentation provided to prove that employees have been informed of their reporting
responsibilities.
o
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 unable to answer questions about the Big 6 illnesses.
o
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
Retail: Pre packaged salads found with an internal temperature range of 42F-45F inside open air
customer self service cooler. COS items at front of unit voluntarily discarded, remaining items moved to top
shelf/colder portion of cooler. Partition of unit closed during inspection. Ambient reading of 41 or below reached.
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
Establishment unable to provide procedures for the cleanup of vomit and diarrheal events
o
Print Date: 4/4/2023
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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: Bubbles stored over candy on seasonal isle, Air freshener stored over single service items
on clearance isle. COS items moved 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 unable to provide proof of a certified food protection manager.
o
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Restrooms: no covered receptacle in ladies restroom.
o
5-501.11
Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not
maintained in good repair. 5-501.111
Exterior: Large gaps in dumpster due to rust damage. Near bottom at front right corner.
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
Exterior: dumpster lids left open.
o
6-501.11
Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance
of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Exterior: Buildup of litter around dumpster, along back of building and property line.
o
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Establishment unable to provide current food permit.
o
Dollar General Store # in Palatka: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)
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.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures. |
Dollar General Store # in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dollar General Store # in Palatka last inspected?
- Dollar General Store # 14073 in Palatka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 19, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Dollar General Store # in Palatka had?
- Dollar General Store # 14073 in Palatka has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar General Store # in Palatka find?
- Dollar General Store # 14073 in Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 19, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Dollar General Store # in Palatka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Dollar General Store # 14073 in Palatka has 1 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 Store # in Palatka?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General Store # 14073 in Palatka 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; 2-103.11(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; 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.
- Does Dollar General Store # in Palatka have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Dollar General Store # 14073 in Palatka has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.
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