Dollar General # in Zephyrhills

Last inspected:

34838 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541

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

Overview

Dollar General #16584 in Zephyrhills has had 2 inspections on record since August 2023, citing a combined 9 violations. A September 2025 inspection documented cross-contamination and chemical storage hazards. Raw shell eggs were found stored directly above milk in a walk-in cooler; the employee corrected this on site by moving eggs to the bottom shelf. Chemical products including hand sanitizer and wipes sanitizer were stored above single-use paper plates intended for food service; all chemicals were relocated to the bottom shelf during the inspection. The facility was also unable to provide a probe thermometer for verifying food temperatures and lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. An earlier August 2023 inspection found the same cross-contamination issue—raw eggs above ready-to-eat items—which was corrected on site, and similar chemical storage violations that were also corrected during that visit. The facility received guidance on vomiting and diarrheal event procedures in 2023 but had not implemented written protocols by the 2025 inspection. Both inspections resulted in "Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements" and "Met Inspection Requirements" dispositions.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General # in Zephyrhills: 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· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, 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

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.Repeat
Food establishment could not provide documentation of certified food protection 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
Establishment could not provide a suitable probe thermometer. No temperature violations observed during this visit.
6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16
Outside Building: Tree branches overhanging the roof which potentially pest entry.
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside area: Dumpster lid not closed during inspection.
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside area: Accumulation of trash around the dumpster.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, 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. Guidance for Written Procedure for Vomiting and Diarrheal events provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Back storage area: Raw shell eggs stored directly above milks in Double door cooler. COS: Employee moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. x
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
Establishment could not provide written procedures for clean-up and disinfection of vomiting and diarrheal events.
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: Chemical products stored above single use items intended for use with food, Hand and wipes sanitizer stored above single use paper plates. COS: All chemical products were moved to the bottom shelf. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside area: Dumpster lid not closed during inspection.

Dollar General # in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General # in Zephyrhills last inspected?
Dollar General # 16584 in Zephyrhills was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 12, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General # in Zephyrhills had?
Dollar General # 16584 in Zephyrhills has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dollar General # in Zephyrhills find?
Dollar General # 16584 in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 12, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General # in Zephyrhills had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General # 16584 in Zephyrhills has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General # in Zephyrhills?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General # 16584 in Zephyrhills are: 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 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.

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