Dollar Tree # in Wauchula

Last inspected:

1103 S 6th Ave Unit 102, Wauchula, FL 33873

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

Overview

Dollar Tree #5160 in Wauchula had a stop-sale action issued August 1, 2025 after an inspector discovered insects inside sealed packages of Goobers chocolate covered peanuts in the retail area. Seventeen packages were removed from sale and discarded. The same inspection documented meal moths flying in the chocolate covered candy section, prompting a pest control call. A repeat violation for adulterated food (citation 3-101.11) was cited. Prior inspection records from October 2023 documented 5 additional violations. The facility has experienced pest-related enforcement issues across its inspection history.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar Tree # in Wauchula: 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
— Focused Inspection· 2 violations· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: BETTY WILSON

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. Request 5135042 and 5135846 Issues brought forth in this request have been brought to the attention of management.

Risk-Based Violations

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PPRepeat
Retail area- unopened packages of 'GOOBERS' chocolate covered peanuts have insects inside the sealed packages. COS- 17 packages of chocolate covered peanuts removed from retail sale and discarded.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Retail area- meal moths observed flying in the chocolate covered candy retail area. Pest control called.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KEVIN WORSTER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Restrooms: No employee must was hands signage in restrooms.

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 Room: Backroom door has gap at bottom juncture.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
No covered cans in unisex restrooms.
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: Floors have an accumulation of litter scattered throughout backroom.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail: Ceiling tiles stained, damaged and or missing.

Dollar Tree # in Wauchula: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar Tree # in Wauchula last inspected?
Dollar Tree # 5160 in Wauchula was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 1, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Dollar Tree # in Wauchula had?
Dollar Tree # 5160 in Wauchula 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 Wauchula find?
Dollar Tree # 5160 in Wauchula was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 1, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Dollar Tree # in Wauchula had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar Tree # 5160 in Wauchula has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar Tree # in Wauchula?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar Tree # 5160 in Wauchula are: 3-101.11: Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 P; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14.

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