Dollar Tree # in Plantation

Last inspected:

801 S University Dr Ste D100a, Plantation, FL 33324

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

Overview

Dollar Tree #4368 in Plantation was operating without a valid food permit when inspected on August 6, 2025. The inspection identified 8 violations, including 2 priority foundation issues. The establishment lacked written procedures for employees to follow during vomit and diarrheal events and did not have a probe thermometer available in the retail area for measuring internal food temperatures. The inspector provided guidance on written procedures and directed the establishment to renew its food permit through the FDACS online portal or by contacting the Business Center at 850-245-5520.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar Tree # in Plantation: 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 8 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, 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. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrheal event business resource provided. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.

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
Person in charge at time of inspection could not show written employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event.
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 does not have a certified food protection manager.

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 Area: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer for accessing internal temperatures of foods.
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 Area: Packaged foods stored on floor in aisles. Backroom Area: Packaged foods stored in walk in cooler and dry storage room.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom Area: Faucet at mop sink damaged at backflow.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom Area: Covered trash can not present in ladies restroom.
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
Backroom Area: Soil build up along walls and under shelving throughout storage room. Ice build up on wall and floor in walk in freezer. Soil build- up on floors in restrooms. Retail Area: Soil build-up and food spillage on floors.
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.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit.

Dollar Tree # in Plantation: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar Tree # in Plantation last inspected?
Dollar Tree # 4368 in Plantation was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 6, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Dollar Tree # in Plantation had?
Dollar Tree # 4368 in Plantation has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar Tree # in Plantation find?
Dollar Tree # 4368 in Plantation was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 6, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Dollar Tree # in Plantation had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar Tree # 4368 in Plantation has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar Tree # in Plantation?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar Tree # 4368 in Plantation 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; 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.

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