Dollar General in Tampa

Last inspected:

4978 E Busch Blvd Ste, Tampa, FL 33617

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

Overview

Dollar General #19077 in Tampa received a sanitation inspection on September 8, 2025 that documented 7 violations, including 2 priority-level findings. Raw bacon was stored on a shelf above milk and cheese in a reach-in cooler, creating cross-contamination risk; the product was relocated to the bottom shelf during the inspection. Retail chemicals including drain cleaner, detergent, and all-purpose cleaner were stored on a shelf directly above single-service cups; the cups were moved during the inspection. A back room mop sink lacked a back flow prevention device, and the restroom handwashing sink had its hot water supply turned off—the hot water was restored during the inspection. Four of the seven violations were corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEFANIA

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

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 room: Raw bacon stored on shelf above milks and cheese in reach-in cooler. COS: Raw bacon relocated to bottom shelf. 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 area: Various chemicals (drain cleaner, detergent, all purpose cleaner, etc.) stored on shelf above single-service cups. COS: Single-service cups were relocated. x
5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Restroom: Hot water turned off at handwashing sink. COS: Hot water was turned back on.
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

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)
Retail area: No ambient air thermometer in middle dairy reach-in cooler and bacon reach-in cooler. Back room: No ambient air thermometer in reach-in cooler.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Back room: No back flow prevention device at mop sink with hose attached.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Restroom: No covered trash can in unisex restroom.

Dollar General in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General in Tampa last inspected?
Dollar General #19077 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 8, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General in Tampa had?
Dollar General #19077 in Tampa has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar General in Tampa find?
Dollar General #19077 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 8, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General #19077 in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General #19077 in Tampa are: 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf; 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; 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 P.

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