Dollar General # in South Sebring

Last inspected:

297 Us Highway 27, South Sebring, FL 33870

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

Overview

Dollar General #17880 in South Sebring is a minor outlet with perishables licensed by FDACS. An inspection on March 6, 2026 identified 9 violations, including two priority-level findings. Raw shelled eggs were stored directly above ready-to-eat food in an overstock cooler — the person in charge moved the eggs to the bottom shelf during the inspection. Toxic cleaning chemicals were also stored on display shelves above single-use articles; these were relocated during the visit. The facility was cited for lacking a written procedure for vomit and diarrhea event cleanup and was provided a guidance handout. A handwashing sink in the back area lacked paper towels. A repeat violation involved improper storage of poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale. The facility was also cited for not having a certified food protection manager. All violations were corrected on site during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in South Sebring: 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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, 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.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Back area- cartons of raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat food in the storage/overstock cooler unit. COS- person in charge moved the eggs to the bottom shelf in the cooler away from ready to eat food packages. 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
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.
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- various toxic cleaning chemicals stored on display shelves above various packages of single use articles. COS- person in charge relocated the chemicals and/or single use articles so that they are properly displayed. Y x Print Date: 3/6/2026 Page 1 of 2 95 Citation Description: 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. Observation: No certified food protection manager certificate available for inspector review.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Back area- no paper towels provided in the public restroom.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Back area- excess dried food residue buildup on the bottom of the storage/overstock cooler unit.
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside area- excess trash littering the floor inside the garbage dumpster enclosure area.
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
Outside area- Garbage dumpster lids left open when not in use.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Back area- wet mop stored in mop wringer and not stored hanging up to dry.
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Outside area- excess trash littering the premises.

Dollar General # in South Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in South Sebring last inspected?
Dollar General # 17880 in South Sebring was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 6, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in South Sebring had?
Dollar General # 17880 in South Sebring 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 South Sebring find?
Dollar General # 17880 in South Sebring was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 6, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in South Sebring had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 17880 in South Sebring has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in South Sebring?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 17880 in South Sebring are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 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.

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