Family Dollar # in Tallahassee

Last inspected:

2440 Springhill Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32305

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

Overview

Family Dollar #5560 in Tallahassee had 3 inspections on record between June 2023 and January 2025, with a combined 9 violations. A priority violation for raw bacon displayed directly above ready-to-eat sausages was cited in June 2023 and recurred in January 2025 when raw bacon was again found stored above biscuit containers in the retail cooler. In the June 2023 inspection, chemicals including Ajax liquid detergent and XTRA liquid detergent were observed stored above food products and supplements on retail shelves and storage areas; all were corrected on site. The January 2025 inspection documented a priority violation for improper separation of raw animal foods, corrected on site, and two priority foundation violations: no written procedures for employees responding to vomitus or diarrhea discharge, and no small-diameter probe thermometer available for food temperature verification. The facility was required to submit documentation of an approved water supply within 30 days of the June 2023 inspection. The most recent inspection on January 30, 2025 found the facility met sanitation inspection requirements with violations corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Family Dollar # in Tallahassee: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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· 4 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 and Vomit and Diarrhea clean-up guidance 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
Retail area: Raw bacon displayed over ready to eat sausages. COS- Sausages were moved to an appropriate area.
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
No 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. Please see comments.
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
Could not locate a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. Please see comments.

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
No small-diameter probe thermometer available to ensure proper food temperatures are attained and maintained.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CHARLES GOLDEN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Update water and sewer information.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 5 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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Provided the following updated paperwork: Certified Food Protection Manager. Food Establishment must submit updated documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. Please submit the documents within 30 days of this visit to: inspector [email protected]

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: Raw bacon observed above biscuit containers . COS Raw bacon was removed from this area. x
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail: Miscellaneous chemicals observed stored above supplements on retail shelves. Back storage room: Open bottle of Ajax liquid above beverages. In addition, bottle of XTRA liquid detergent observed on top of box single use/ single serve plates. COS All chemicals were removed from this area and relocated. 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 could not provide proof of a Certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-204.12 Backflow prevention device not located so that it may be serviced and maintained. 5-204.12
Outside: Two spigots did not have a back flow prevention device. o
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: Dumpster lid observed open in between use. o Print Date: 6/15/2023 Page 1 of 3 53 Citation Description: Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114 Observation: Outside area: Excessive amount of litter on premise.

Family Dollar # in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar # in Tallahassee last inspected?
Family Dollar # 5560 in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 30, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Family Dollar # in Tallahassee had?
Family Dollar # 5560 in Tallahassee has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Family Dollar # in Tallahassee find?
Family Dollar # 5560 in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 30, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Family Dollar # in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Family Dollar # 5560 in Tallahassee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Family Dollar # in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Family Dollar # 5560 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; 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.
Does Family Dollar # in Tallahassee have any repeat violations?
Yes, Family Dollar # 5560 in Tallahassee has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.

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