Dollar General Store in Winter Haven

Last inspected:

325 Se 18th St, Winter Haven, FL 33880

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

Overview

Dollar General Store 19895 in Winter Haven had two inspections on record between June 2022 and December 2024. The December 2024 inspection found four violations, including missing hand soap at a bathroom sink (corrected on site) and the absence of a probe thermometer for temperature checks on perishable foods. The June 2022 inspection identified one violation. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2024 met sanitation requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General Store in Winter Haven: 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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: KIMBERLY LIVINGSTON

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. Emailed guidance to obtain the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Bathroom: hand soap not available at the hand wash sink in women's bathroom. COS: Store Manager placed soap on the sink.
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 is available. Provided establishment with a Certified Food Protection Manager handout.

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 probe thermometer available for checking temperature controlled foods.
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside area: Dumpster enclosure has an access of unused equipment.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . BECCA BOONE, MANAGER NIKKI VAUGHN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
BACK AREA- MOP STORED ON FLOOR AFTER USE. o

Dollar General Store in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General Store in Winter Haven last inspected?
Dollar General Store 19895 in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 10, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General Store in Winter Haven had?
Dollar General Store 19895 in Winter Haven has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar General Store in Winter Haven find?
Dollar General Store 19895 in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 10, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General Store in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General Store 19895 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 Store in Winter Haven?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General Store 19895 in Winter Haven are: 6-501.16: After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 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.

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