Dollar General # in Starke

Last inspected:

831 S Walnut St, Starke, FL 32091

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

Overview

Dollar General #1705 in Starke has two inspections on record. A sanitation inspection on November 24, 2025 identified 5 violations, and a prior inspection on September 19, 2023 cited 3 violations. The most recent inspection on November 24, 2025 documented a high-priority violation for improper raw food storage — raw bacon and raw shell eggs were stored above ready-to-eat items in the back room — which was corrected on site during the inspection. The facility also has an outstanding requirement to submit updated documentation proving its water supply comes from an approved source.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Starke: 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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Back room area - No hand wash sign in Unisex restroom.
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
No Certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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 room area - No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Back room area - No lid on trash can in unisex restroom.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Back room area - Unisex restroom door not self closing.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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

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 room area - Raw bacon and raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat items. COS Raw bacon and raw shell eggs moved during inspection. 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.
No Certified Food Protection Manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Back room area - Back door of stock room not tight fitting.

Dollar General # in Starke: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Starke last inspected?
Dollar General # 1705 in Starke was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 24, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Starke had?
Dollar General # 1705 in Starke 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 Starke find?
Dollar General # 1705 in Starke was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 24, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Starke had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 1705 in Starke has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Starke?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 1705 in Starke are: 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; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14.

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