Dollar General Store 3 in Zephyrhills

Last inspected:

4766 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

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

Overview

This Dollar General Store in Zephyrhills has received 2 inspections on record since June 2022. A September 2024 inspection identified 8 violations, including a priority violation for chemical products stored above single-use food items and a priority foundation violation for the absence of written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup. The establishment lacked a suitable probe thermometer at that inspection but corrected this issue on site and relocated the single-use items to a safe location. An earlier June 2022 inspection noted 2 violations, both related to missing temperature measuring devices. The most recent inspection on September 25, 2024 resulted in corrections completed during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dollar General Store 3 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· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: APRIL GRIGSBY

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
Establishment could not provide written procedures for clean-up and disinfection of vomiting and diarrheal events. Guidance 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: Chemical products stored above single use items intended for use with food. COS: Single use items move to a safe location. 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
Establishment could not provide a suitable probe thermometer upon request. COS: Thermometer provided during inspection.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Unisex Employee's restroom: Covered trash receptacle not provided.
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 drain plug missing.
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.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Unisex Employee's Restroom: Wet mop left not hung to dry.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RACHEL NIETO GALLARDO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: SEAN BROOKS

Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.

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.
No Certified Food Protection Manager. o

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
Retail Area: Probe thermometer not available, No temperature Violations observed. o

Dollar General Store 3 in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General Store 3 in Zephyrhills last inspected?
Dollar General Store 3 23227 in Zephyrhills was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 25, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dollar General Store 3 in Zephyrhills had?
Dollar General Store 3 23227 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 Store 3 in Zephyrhills find?
Dollar General Store 3 23227 in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 25, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dollar General Store 3 in Zephyrhills had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dollar General Store 3 23227 in Zephyrhills has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dollar General Store 3 in Zephyrhills?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dollar General Store 3 23227 in Zephyrhills are: 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; 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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