Dollar General # in Winter Haven

Last inspected:

5964 State Road 542 W, Winter Haven, FL 33880

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

Overview

Dollar General #14938 in Winter Haven received a sanitation inspection on February 26, 2026, citing 6 violations. A priority violation documented toxic cleaning chemicals and personal care products stored on retail display shelves alongside single-use food service articles and packaged food items. The person in charge relocated the chemicals and single-use articles during the inspection to separate them from food. A priority foundation violation found the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomit or diarrhea events. The inspector provided management with a guidance handout to develop documented step-by-step cleanup procedures. The establishment corrected the storage violation on site during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Winter Haven: 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· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, 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

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
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.
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 toxic cleaning chemicals and personal care chemicals stored on display shelves above and with various packages of single use articles and food. COS- person in charge relocated the chemicals and/or single use articles so that they are stored away from the single use articles and food. 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 protection manager certificate available for inspector review.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)Repeat
Back area- mop sink faucet leaking.
6-501.11 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
Outside area- excess trash littering the premises around the building.
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- excess cobwebs on the ceiling.

Dollar General # in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Winter Haven last inspected?
Dollar General # 14938 in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 26, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Winter Haven had?
Dollar General # 14938 in Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven find?
Dollar General # 14938 in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 26, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 14938 in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Winter Haven?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 14938 in Winter Haven 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; 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B).

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