Dollar General # in Tavares

Last inspected:

4149 County Road 561, Tavares, FL 32778

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

Overview

Dollar General #0526 in Tavares had one inspection on record, conducted September 20, 2023, that documented nine violations. The inspection found toxic materials including window cleaner, bleach, oil stabilizer, and pesticide displayed directly over packaged food and single-use articles in an aisle display; this violation was corrected on site by relocating the containers. Additional violations included the absence of written vomit and diarrhea response procedures and the lack of a stem thermometer or other means to measure internal food temperatures. The facility was required to submit approved water and sewer source documents to FDACS within 30 days.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Tavares: 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 Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CLYDE ZALESKI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: DEBBIE CARROL

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. Please send approved water and sewer source documents to [email protected] within 30 days.

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
No written vomit and diarrhea response procedures available for review. Guidance material provided.
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-- Various containers of window cleaner, bleach, oil stabilizer, and pesticide are displayed over packaged food and single-use articles at an aisle display. COS-- Containers of toxic materials 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.
No certified food 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
No stem thermometer or means to assess internal food temperatures.
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
Retail/ Backroom-- Daylight shows through weather seal gaps between closed entrance doors and lower edge of the fire exit door near the restrooms.
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
Retail-- Packages are less than 6 inches above the floor at the lower sections of the Sweet Deals, Breakfast Shop, and front candy displays.
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
Backroom-- Cobweb accumulation at the upper surfaces , residue and debris buildup on the floors at the stockroom.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail/ Backroom-- Ceiling panels are damaged and floors are soil stained at multiple areas.
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-- Black residue buildup inside ceiling vents at multiple areas.

Dollar General # in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Tavares last inspected?
Dollar General # 0526 in Tavares was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 20, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Tavares had?
Dollar General # 0526 in Tavares 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 Tavares find?
Dollar General # 0526 in Tavares was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 20, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Tavares had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 0526 in Tavares has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Tavares?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 0526 in Tavares 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; 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; 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.

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