Dollar General # in Perry

Last inspected:

1650 N Jefferson St, Perry, FL 32347

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

Overview

Dollar General #12056 in Perry was cited for operating without a valid food permit during a February 2025 inspection that identified 10 violations, including adulterated milk (curdled and discolored) found in a back storage cooler that was voluntarily discarded, poisonous or toxic materials stored directly over food and single-use serviceware (fragrance spray, detergent, pine cleaner, and cleaner spray positioned above paper plates and zip-lock bags), and the absence of written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. A separate stop-sale order issued the same day required destruction of adulterated product under Florida Statutes 500.04 and 500.10, which was voluntarily destroyed and witnessed by the inspector. A prior January 2024 inspection documented 7 violations including the absence of a small diameter probe thermometer for verifying food temperatures. The facility was required to submit documentation within 30 days demonstrating its water supply comes from an approved source.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
17Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Perry: 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 10 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: PATRICK PACE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Food Establishment must submit updated documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. Please submit the documents within 30 days of this visit to [email protected] or [email protected] Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PP
Back Storage Area: Milk, located in reach-in-cooler, was curdled and discolored. COS. Items were voluntarily discarded. 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 written procedures for the cleanup of vomit and diarrheal events.
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: Fragrance spray stored over single-use paper plates. Detergent products stored over single-use paper plates. Pine Glo stored over single-use paper plates. Cleaner spray stored over single-use zip lock bags. COS. All items were moved. 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.Repeat
Establishment unable to provide current Certified Food Protection Manager certificate during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Restroom did not have a covered trash receptacle.
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
Exterior Area: Dumpster is not equip with drain plug.
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Exterior Area: Buildup of debris around dumpster. Debris has accumulated behind building.
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 Area: Dumpster lid left open during inspection.
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
Back Storage Area: Buildup of debris on floor in corners.
99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
Establishment's Food Permit was expired at the time of inspection. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.

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· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Certified Food Protection Manager handout provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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. See comments.

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 small diameter probe thermometer.
4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Back storage milk cooler area: No easily visible ambient air thermometer. Ambient temperature is 38 degrees F. Back Freezer area: No easily visible ambient air thermometer. Food is frozen solid.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Big retail milk cooler: Old food deposits and a mold-like substance on shelves and vents. Retail ice cream freezer area: Old food deposits on shelving. Back storage freezer: Bottom shelf is unclean with old food deposits. Retail dry food shelving: Shelves are unclean with dust and debris.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Right unisex restroom area: Toilet does not properly flush.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Unisex restrooms area: No covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back of retail area: Missing/sagging ceiling tiles.

Dollar General # in Perry: 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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Dollar General # 12056 in Perry
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.

Dollar General # in Perry: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Perry last inspected?
Dollar General # 12056 in Perry was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 14, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Perry had?
Dollar General # 12056 in Perry 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 Perry find?
Dollar General # 12056 in Perry was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 14, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Dollar General # in Perry had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Dollar General # 12056 in Perry 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 # in Perry?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 12056 in Perry are: 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17; 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; 4-204.11: Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D).
Does Dollar General # in Perry have any repeat violations?
Yes, Dollar General # 12056 in Perry has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.

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