Dollar Tree in Tallahassee

Last inspected:

3706 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

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

Overview

Dollar Tree #7079 in Tallahassee has 2 inspections on record since June 2023. The facility was cited for 10 total violations across both inspections, all classified as Priority Foundation (systemic management issues). A December 2025 inspection documented the absence of a probe thermometer for measuring food temperatures, a critical tool for ensuring safe hot and cold holding. A June 2023 inspection found the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events; the facility provided updated guidance documents and evidence of a Certified Food Protection Manager during that inspection. No emergency closures or stop-sale orders are on record.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
10Violations

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· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, 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

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
There is no certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
There is no probe thermometer available.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICK PACE

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. Provided the following updated paperwork: Guidance for a written procedure procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events and Certified Food Protection Manager. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Establishment does not have a written procedure for the clean-up of vomit and diarrhea. o
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 could not provide proof of a Certified food protection manager. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112
Back storage area: Accumulation of dead roaches scattered on floor along back wall. COS: Person in charge cleaned up area during inspection. x
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 door storage area: Small gap at the bottom, where the doors come together. North side: Small gap at door leaving the exterior. o
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Back storage area: (Cooler and Freezer) Cases of food products were observed stored directly on the floor. Retail area: Food product were observed stored on floor. o Print Date: 6/16/2023 Page 1 of 3 51 Citation Description: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17 Observation: No cover provided to the garbage cans for both unisex employee and customer bathrooms. o
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside: Buildup of trash and debris on ground inside dumpster enclosure. o
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 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: Build up of ice in reach in cooler attached to back wall. o

Dollar Tree in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar Tree in Tallahassee last inspected?
Dollar Tree #7079 in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 1, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar Tree in Tallahassee had?
Dollar Tree #7079 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 #7079 in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 1, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar Tree in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar Tree #7079 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 #7079 in Tallahassee are: 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; 6-501.11: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112; 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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