Family Dollar # in Zephyrhills

Last inspected:

34200 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33543

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

Overview

Family Dollar #8782 in Zephyrhills had three inspections on record between August 2023 and November 2025. The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025 found three violations, including a missing temperature measuring device. A prior inspection on August 18, 2023 documented four violations: poisonous or toxic materials (charcoal, cleaning chemicals, and spray products) stored directly above cases of bottled water in back storage, which were moved to a designated area during the inspection; absence of written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event response; and a missing temperature measuring device. An August 31, 2023 focused visit related to Hurricane Idalia preparation resulted in no violations. No stop-sale or stop-use orders are on record.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Family Dollar # in Zephyrhills: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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· 3 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.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this 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, Food Allergen Awareness , Employee

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.
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Back Storage: Bags of Charcoal, Cleaning and spray Chemicals products stored directly above cases of water bottle. COS: Chemicals products moved to designated area. x

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.
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: Accumulation of dirt and food debris in retail cooler.

Family Dollar # in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar # in Zephyrhills last inspected?
Family Dollar # 8782 in Zephyrhills was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 10, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Family Dollar # in Zephyrhills had?
Family Dollar # 8782 in Zephyrhills has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Family Dollar # in Zephyrhills find?
Family Dollar # 8782 in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 10, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Family Dollar # in Zephyrhills had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Family Dollar # 8782 in Zephyrhills has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Family Dollar # in Zephyrhills?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Family Dollar # 8782 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; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.
Does Family Dollar # in Zephyrhills have any repeat violations?
Yes, Family Dollar # 8782 in Zephyrhills has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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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