Dollar General in Panama City

Last inspected:

3441 E Baldwin Rd, Panama City, FL 32405

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

Overview

Dollar General Store #23814 in Panama City had 2 inspections on record between October 2022 and January 2024. An initial food permit inspection in October 2022 identified 5 violations, including a high-priority air gap violation at the utility sink where a hose hung below the flood rim — the hose was repositioned above the rim during the inspection. The inspection also cited intermediate-priority violations for the absence of written procedures for employee response to vomiting or diarrhea events and the lack of a probe thermometer for assessing incoming food temperatures. A focused emergency assessment conducted January 10, 2024 following severe weather on January 9th found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General in Panama City: 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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted an emergency assessment in response to January 9th severe weather event.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DIANA DUNCAN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: BRYAN HOOVER

Comments: This establishment visit is in regards to request #5085286 Initial inspection. All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Provided the following information: Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Certified Food Manager information.

Risk-Based Violations

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
No Written procedure in effect for the clean-up and disinfection of vomiting or diarrhea events. See comments. 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.
No Certified Food Protection Manager Certification available. See comments. o Print Date: 10/21/2022 Page 1 of 4

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 probe thermometer provided for assessing incoming product temperatures. o
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail: observed the double front door not completely sealed to the door frame, looking from inside on the left bottom side of the left door. o
5-202.13 Air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture or equipment is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet or one inch, whichever is greater; or no air gap present between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture or equipment. 5-202.13 P
Hose connected to utility sink hangs below flood rim. COS Hose was placed above the utility sink rim during inspection. x

Dollar General in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General in Panama City last inspected?
Dollar General Store #23814 in Panama City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 10, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Dollar General in Panama City had?
Dollar General Store #23814 in Panama City 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 Panama City find?
Dollar General Store #23814 in Panama City was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 10, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Dollar General in Panama City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General Store #23814 in Panama City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General in Panama City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General Store #23814 in Panama City are: 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; 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; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.

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