Dollar General # in Palm Coast

Last inspected:

500 Palm Coast Pkwy Sw, Palm Coast, FL 32137

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

Overview

Dollar General #9705 in Palm Coast had one inspection on record, on July 6, 2023, which resulted in 20 violations. A priority violation was cited for poisonous or toxic materials stored improperly — liquid chemicals were found stored directly over packaged food products at and behind the registers. Priority foundation violations included dented cans on the retail sales floor (corrected on site), the absence of a thin probe thermometer for food temperature measurement, and a missing backflow prevention device at a threaded mop sink in the mop closet. A trainee was present during the inspection; all violations were verified by the primary inspector.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
20Violations

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· 20 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: BONNIE KRONZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: NANCY FITZGERALD

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. 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 dented cans found on retail sales floor. COS: Person in charge removed dented cans from retail sale. 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: Liquid chemicals stored directly over packaged food products at the registers and behind register counter. o
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 a certified food protection manager certificate during visit.

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
Retail: No thin probe thermometer made available during visit.
6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112
Back Room: Dead insects found through out back room where food products are stored.
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: Bags of chips in cardboard display boxes and bottled beverages stored directly on floor.
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Retail: Box of single service plates stored directly on the floor. Liquid residue on top of box of single service plates.
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
Retail: Gaskets on doors of reach in cooler and freezer in disrepair.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail: Residue build up on shelving of reach in cooler. Bunker novelty ice cream freezer not cleaned often enough to prevent the build up of ice and residue.
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
Public Restroom: No backflow prevention device located at threaded mop sink in mop closet.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Public Restroom: Vacuum valve on mop sink in mop closet is leaking.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Unisex Restrooms: No lid on trash receptacles in both the public and employee unisex restrooms.
6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
Unisex Restrooms: Residue build up in handwashing sinks in both the public and employee unisex restrooms.
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: Dumpster lids 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: Cobwebs on the wall directly above drinking fountains. Back Room: Residue build up on walls and floor through out back room. Walkin Cooler: Residue build up on inside wall and floor to the left of the door. Residue build up on gaskets on doors of walkin cooler. Walkin Cooler/ Freezer: Black mold like residue build up on outer walls of unit.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail: Missing and stained ceiling tiles at entrance to back room.
6-403.11 Area designated for employees to eat, drink, or use tobacco, or lockers or other suitable facilities not located so that food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 6-403.11
Walk-in Cooler: Personal items stored directly on top of food products offered for retail sale.
6-304.11 Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity not provided when necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes. 6-304.11
Employee Restroom: Ventilation system not in working condition.
54 Adequate lighting not provided in a handwashing area, food processing or storage area, warewashing area, dressing or locker room, or toilet room. 5K-4.004(1)(b)4., F.A.C
Public Restroom: Lighting inadequate in mop closet located in public restroom.
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
Unisex Restrooms: Dust build up on vents inside of both the public and employee unisex restrooms.

Dollar General # in Palm Coast: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Palm Coast last inspected?
Dollar General # 9705 in Palm Coast was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 6, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Palm Coast had?
Dollar General # 9705 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 # 9705 in Palm Coast was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 6, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Palm Coast had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 9705 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 # 9705 in Palm Coast are: 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; 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; 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.

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