Dollar General Store # in Starke

Last inspected:

2223 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091

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

Overview

Dollar General Store #14933 in Starke had 2 inspections on record between March 2023 and March 2025. The facility received 9 total violations across both inspections. In March 2023, a priority violation required the relocation of ground prepackaged coffee stored below hair care products, bottled chemical spray stored directly over foam plates, and foaming handwash soap stored directly over paper plates — all items were corrected on site. That inspection also cited the establishment for failing to provide documentation that employees had been informed of reporting responsibilities and for lacking written procedures to respond to vomit or diarrheal events. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2025 documented 3 violations, all of which were corrected and initialed during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General Store # 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· 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.

Risk-Based Violations

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

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 not tight fitting.
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside area - Excessive trash around dumpster.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICK PACE

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Establishment was not able to provide documentation to verify that employees have been informed of there reporting responsibility. o
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 establishment does not have written documentation to respond to a vomit or diarrheal events. o
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Retail - Ground prepackaged coffee stored below hair care products.Retail - Bottled Chemical Spray stored directly over foam single use plates. Retail - Foaming handwash soap stored directly over paper plates. (COS) Items moved to appropriate location. 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.
Food establishment does not have a certified food protection manager. o Print Date: 3/21/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail - Reach in dairy cooler has a black mold like substance on shelving and flooring of cooler. o
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
Stockroom - Intake air ducts not cleaned so they are not a source of contamination of dust. o

Dollar General Store # in Starke: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General Store # in Starke last inspected?
Dollar General Store # 14933 in Starke was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General Store # in Starke had?
Dollar General Store # 14933 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 Store # in Starke find?
Dollar General Store # 14933 in Starke was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General Store # in Starke had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General Store # 14933 in Starke has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General Store # in Starke?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General Store # 14933 in Starke are: 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; 5-501.11: Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf.

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