Dollar General # in Palm Coast

Last inspected:

11 Market Ave, Palm Coast, FL 32164

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

Overview

Dollar General #15170 in Palm Coast had one inspection on record, completed September 19, 2023, which documented 16 violations including three priority and three priority foundation findings. An inspector identified cut turkey in a prepackaged classic cobb salad stored at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in a self-service produce cooler — above the 41-degree Fahrenheit maximum for cold-held ready-to-eat foods — and the manager rapidly cooled the salads to compliance during the inspection. A second priority violation cited liquid soap stored on a shelf directly above single-use plates; the manager relocated the plates. The facility lacked a certified food manager on staff and the person in charge could not answer questions relating to foodborne illness prevention or demonstrate knowledge of temperature control requirements. The establishment had no signed employee agreements documenting illness reporting responsibilities. The inspection was marked "Met Inspection Requirements" despite the violations found, indicating corrective actions were completed or planned.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
16Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Palm Coast: 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· 16 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: BONNIE KRONZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . MELISSA BERRY, ASM BONNIE KRONZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(A) Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf
A lack of demonstration of knowledge throughout the establishment of priority violations to include cold holding, temperature verification, and no Certified food manager certificate 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 relating to foodborne illness during inspection. Industry handout provided. 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
No Signed Agreements or means to Verify Employee Illness Reporting Responsibility. 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: Internal temperature of cut turkey indicates 45 degrees F inside of prepackaged classic cobb salad located in self service produce cooler. Cos: Manager rapidly cooled prepackaged salads to 41 degrees F. x Print Date: 9/19/2023 Page 1 of 4 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Written procedures for employees to follow do not include what to do with exposed food and single service/ single use items or segregation of the affected area in the event of a vomitus or diarrhea event. Industry handout 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 PP
Retail: Liquid soap stored on shelf over single use plates. Cos: Manager relocated single use plates. 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 provided during 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 Pf
No Thin Tipped Probe Thermometer Provided for taking the Temperature of Cold Food Products Received and Cold Held
6-501.11 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)
Outside: Tree limbs in contact with side of building. Plants growing along wall inside of dumpster enclosure.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Backroom: Residue build up on doors and on bottom shelving of reach in cooler and freezer. Retail: Residue build up inside of bottom of self service reach in milk and tea coolers. Residue build up and door gasket in disrepair on Reddy Ice freezer. Debris located on bottom shelf and on honeycomb ventilation cover inside of self service produce cooler
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Backroom: No backflow prevention device attached to threaded faucet at mop sink
5-403.12 Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. 5-403.12
Retail: Condensate from self service produce cooler dripping into plastic tub under unit.
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside: Excessive debris and trash inside of dumpster enclosure.
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: Lid to dumpster left open when not in use
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: Stained cardboard used to store packaged chips on end cap display. Residue on shelving where packaged chips are stored on snack isle. Dust on ceiling tiles next to ceiling air vent. Dust on Fans in both restrooms.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail: Stained ceiling tiles over retail sales floor. Paper towel holder in unisex restroom in disrepair.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Retail: Mop left in mop water, not hung to dry after use

Dollar General # in Palm Coast: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Palm Coast last inspected?
Dollar General # 15170 in Palm Coast was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 19, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Palm Coast had?
Dollar General # 15170 in Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast find?
Dollar General # 15170 in Palm Coast was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 19, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Palm Coast had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 15170 in Palm Coast has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Palm Coast?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 15170 in Palm Coast are: 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) 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; 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.

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