Family Dollar # in Winter Haven

Last inspected:

2601 Havendale Blvd Nw, Winter Haven, FL 33881

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

Overview

Family Dollar #11209 in Winter Haven is a minor outlet with perishables that received a sanitation inspection on September 11, 2026, resulting in four violations. The facility had a gap at the bottom of the receiving door allowing pest entry, dried yellow residue buildup on the bottom shelving of the reach-in display cooler, no written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitus or diarrhea events, and no certified food protection manager on staff. The inspector provided the establishment with a clean-up guidance handout and noted that citations must be corrected and initialed before submission to [email protected]. The inspection outcome was Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Family Dollar # 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· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: MELISSA MATHIESON

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. Provided establishment with Clean-up Guidance handout.

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 procedures are provided for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Provided establishment with Clean-up guidance handout.
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 during the visit.

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
Backroom area- the bottom of the receiving door has a gap allowing entry of pests.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail area- the bottom shelving of the reach in display cooler has a buildup of dried yellow residue.

Family Dollar # in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar # in Winter Haven last inspected?
Family Dollar # 11209 in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 11, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Family Dollar # in Winter Haven had?
Family Dollar # 11209 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 Family Dollar # in Winter Haven find?
Family Dollar # 11209 in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 11, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Family Dollar # in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Family Dollar # 11209 in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Family Dollar # in Winter Haven?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Family Dollar # 11209 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; 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; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.

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