Dollar General # in Tallahassee

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2770 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304

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

Overview

Dollar General #7722 in Tallahassee received 9 violations during a May 22, 2025 sanitation inspection, including a priority violation for raw shell eggs stored over bottled beverages in the back stock refrigerator. The eggs were corrected and moved to an appropriate location during the inspection. A priority foundation violation was also cited for the absence of a small-diameter probe thermometer. The facility had 4 violations on record from a March 2023 inspection. Prior focused inspections in May 2024 and September 2023 resulted in no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
13Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Tallahassee: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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: MICAH HOLMBECK, 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. Certified Food Protection Manager handout provided.

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 stock refrigerator area: Raw shell eggs stored over bottled beverages. COS- Eggs were moved to an appropriate location.
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 certificate. Please see comments.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.11 Stored frozen food not maintained frozen. 3-501.11
Retail ice cream freezer area: Frozen foods are not maintained frozen.
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 stock refrigerator area: No easily visible ambient air thermometer. Ambient air temperature is 38 degrees F. Retail Fresh Foods eggs, bacon cooler area: No easily visible ambient air thermometer. Ambient air temperatures is 38 degrees F. Retail left milk cooler area: No easily visible ambient air thermometer. Ambient air temperature is 36 degrees F. Retail right milk cooler area: No easily visible ambient air thermometer. Ambient air temperature is 39 degrees F.
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
No small-diameter probe thermometer available.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Back stock refrigerator area: Old food deposits on bottom shelf of refrigerator.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Restroom areas: No covered waste receptacles.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area: Water-damaged and missing ceiling tiles. Back stock area: Damage to walls.
6-501.14 Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14
Retail area: Ceiling vents have an accumulation of dust.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: QUINCY ALBERS

Comments: This offsite focused inspection emergency assessment was conducted due to the weather event that occurred on 5/10/2024.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Certified Food protection Manager handout provided.

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.
No proof of current Certified Food Protection Manager. See comments. o

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 stock reach in cooler area: No easily visible ambient air thermometer. o
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Back stock reach in cooler area: Bottom shelf is unclean with old spilled food residues. Retail shelving areas: Shelves unclean from old food residues. 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
Retail area: Buildup of dust on air conditioning vents. o Print Date: 3/3/2023 Page 1 of 3

Dollar General # in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Tallahassee last inspected?
Dollar General # 7722 in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 22, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Tallahassee had?
Dollar General # 7722 in Tallahassee has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar General # in Tallahassee find?
Dollar General # 7722 in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 22, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 7722 in Tallahassee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 7722 in Tallahassee are: 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); 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13; 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.

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