Dollar Tree # in Tallahassee

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4248 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304

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

Overview

Dollar Tree #5205 in Tallahassee received an FDACS inspection on May 2, 2025 that identified 8 violations, including a priority violation for raw bacon stored directly over ready-to-eat beverages and cheese in the retail cooler area. The raw bacon was relocated during the inspection. The facility also lacks written procedures for responding to vomit or diarrhea discharge events, a repeat violation. A focused emergency assessment was conducted on May 14, 2024 following a weather event, which identified no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar Tree # in Tallahassee: 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· 8 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. Vomit and Diarrhea Cleanup Guidance document 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
Retail cooler area: Raw bacon displayed over ready to eat beverages and cheese. COSBacon was relocated to an appropriate location. Y 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 PfPfRepeat
Food 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. See comments.

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 storage area: Daylight visible from gap underneath receiving doors.
5-403.12 Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. 5-403.12
Walk in freezer area: Fire suppression device is leaking water inside freezer.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Employee restroom area: No covered waste receptacle.
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: Dumpster lids open during inspection. COS- Lids were closed.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area: Water damaged and sagging ceiling tiles.
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: Old dried spills on floor throughout retail area.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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.

Dollar Tree # in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar Tree # in Tallahassee last inspected?
Dollar Tree # 5205 in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 2, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar Tree # in Tallahassee had?
Dollar Tree # 5205 in Tallahassee has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar Tree # in Tallahassee find?
Dollar Tree # 5205 in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 2, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar Tree # in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar Tree # 5205 in Tallahassee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar Tree # in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar Tree # 5205 in Tallahassee 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; 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; 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.

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