Dollar General in Port St Lucie

Last inspected:

8425 S Us Highway 1 Port St, Port St Lucie, FL 34952

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

Overview

Dollar General #31041 in Lucie operates as a minor outlet with perishables under FDACS jurisdiction. The facility underwent a sanitation inspection on May 19, 2025 while operating without a valid food permit. Five violations were cited. A priority violation documented chemicals including body wash, hair oil, and air fresheners stored directly over single-use cups, spoons, and plates in a retail aisle; the chemicals were relocated to proper storage during the inspection. Priority foundation violations included the absence of written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, lack of a thin probe thermometer for temperature-controlled foods (a repeat violation), and unavailability of toilet tissue in the backroom restroom; toilet tissue was provided by management during the visit. The establishment was directed to remit full payment for its food permit application to complete the licensing process.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General in Port St Lucie: 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· 5 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JESSICA PALMERI

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. Request# 5132167 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. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. 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. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

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
Food entity does not have a written procedure for vomiting 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- Assorted chemicals such as body wash, hair oil, air fresheners stored over single use cups, spoons and plates at retail aisle. COS- All chemicals moved to proper location during visit and verified. x

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 PfRepeat
Food entity does not have a thin probe thermometer for time temperature control food items.
6-302.11 Toilet tissue not available at each toilet. 6-302.11 Pf
Backroom- Toilet papers not available at unisex restroom. COS- Toilet papers provided by manager.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
Food entity is operating without a valid food permit. o

Dollar General in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General in Port St Lucie last inspected?
Dollar General #31041 in Port St Lucie was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 19, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Dollar General in Port St Lucie had?
Dollar General #31041 in Port St Lucie 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 Port St Lucie find?
Dollar General #31041 in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 19, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Dollar General in Port St Lucie had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General #31041 in Port St Lucie has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General in Port St Lucie?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General #31041 in Port St Lucie 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; 4-302.12: 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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