How many inspections has Vw Family Dollar in Perry had?

Vw Family Dollar 0429 in Perry has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Family Dollar in Perry find?

Vw Family Dollar 0429 in Perry was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 18, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Vw Family Dollar in Perry had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Vw Family Dollar 0429 in Perry has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Family Dollar in Perry

Name: Vw Family Dollar 0429 in Perry Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: November 18, 2025

1503 S Jefferson St, Perry, FL 32348

Taylor County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services of America INC.
FDACS Estab #: 353630

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

Overview

VW Family Dollar 0429 in Perry is a vended water establishment with 5 inspections on record dating from February 2023 to November 2025. The facility has documented 11 total violations across its inspection history, with no violations appearing on the most recent two inspections.

A priority violation for poisonous or toxic materials not properly stored was cited in February 2025 when fragrance spray was observed stored over single-service aluminum trays in the retail area; the item was voluntarily moved and corrected on site. The facility has a recurring pattern of violations related to employee response procedures for vomit and diarrheal events. This procedural violation was first documented in October 2023, when the establishment lacked written procedures for employees to follow during such events, and was cited again in February 2025 when the existing procedures did not address all required cleanup actions. In October 2023, the facility was also cited for not providing a small-diameter probe thermometer. The establishment was required to submit updated documentation demonstrating its water supply comes from an approved source within 30 days of the February 2025 inspection. The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 was a focused offsite inspection with lab results provided and no violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.

11Violations

Last inspected FDACS: November 18, 2025

Vw Family Dollar in Perry: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Nov 18, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 5 violations· Met Requirements

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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. 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]

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

Establishment's vomit and diarrheal cleanup did not address all specific actions an employee must take for an effective cleanup.

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 PPRepeat

Retail Area: Fragrance spray stored over single service aluminum trays. COS. Item was voluntarily moved. Repeat COS Y o x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 Area: Box of single-service containers stored directly on floor.

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 a drain plug.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Back Storage Area: Damage at the base of the wall, directly across from entry point.

2024 — 1 inspection

Mar 28, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 2 inspections

Oct 5, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

Food 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. 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.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Egg display cooler area: Bottom shelf is unclean with old food deposits and a mold-like substance.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Restroom area: No covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Mop sink area: Mops not hung to dry after use.

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

2023 Food Permit not conspicuously displayed. o

Feb 7, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: BRANDY FLORENCE

Comments: Focused inspection conducted onsite per consumer complaint request # 5092451. The issues described in the associated consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge during this visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Family Dollar in Perry: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Family Dollar in Perry last inspected?: Vw Family Dollar 0429 in Perry was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 18, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Family Dollar in Perry had?: Vw Family Dollar 0429 in Perry has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Family Dollar in Perry find?: Vw Family Dollar 0429 in Perry was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 18, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Family Dollar in Perry had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Family Dollar 0429 in Perry has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Family Dollar in Perry?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Family Dollar 0429 in Perry 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; 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; 4-903.11(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).
Does Vw Family Dollar in Perry have any repeat violations?: Yes, Vw Family Dollar 0429 in Perry has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.