Dollar General in Zephyrhills

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38965 Cr 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

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

Overview

Dollar General Store #20360 in Zephyrhills has been inspected twice on record. An inspection on February 13, 2025 found the facility operating without a valid food permit and cited six violations including priority-level findings: cleaning chemicals stored above single-use cups in the retail area (corrected on site by moving cups to a designated area), and missing written procedures for response to vomiting and diarrheal events. A probe thermometer was also unavailable, though no temperature violation was observed. An earlier inspection on April 14, 2023 documented four violations, including raw bacon stored directly above milk in a cooler (immediately relocated by staff) and chemical products stored above single-use paper bowls (corrected on site). Both inspections were closed after violations were corrected during the inspection visit.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
10Violations

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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 6 violations· Operating Without Permit

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. This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520. Report amended 02/13/25 , Report was amended to add additional citations. A copy of the report was served to the food entity.

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
Establishment could not provide written procedures for clean-up and disinfection of vomiting and diarrheal events. Guidance procedure provided.
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: Cleaning Chemical products stored above single use cups. COS: Single use cups moved to the designated area. Y 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.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
Probe thermometer not available, no temperature violation observed during inspection.
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 hallway: Wet mop left not hung to dry.
99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
Establishment operating with expired food permit. o
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, 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 . SARA CARLTON, PERSON IN CHARGE PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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 area: Raw bacon stored directly above milk in cooler. COS: Employee moved the Raw bacon to the bottom shelf. x
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 paper bowls . COS: Single use paper bowls moved to the top shelf. 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.
Food establishment could not provide documentation of certified food protection manager. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Back storage area: Dry spilled milk and product residue in cooler. o Print Date: 4/14/2023 Page 1 of 3

Dollar General in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General in Zephyrhills last inspected?
Dollar General Store #20360 in Zephyrhills was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 13, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Dollar General in Zephyrhills had?
Dollar General Store #20360 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 Store #20360 in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 13, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Dollar General in Zephyrhills had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General Store #20360 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 Store #20360 in Zephyrhills 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; 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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