When was Dollar General Store No. 19117 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollar General Store No. 19117 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dollar General Store No. 19117?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Dollar General Store No. 19117.

How does Dollar General Store No. 19117 compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Dollar General Store No. 19117 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Dollar General Store No. 19117's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dollar General Store No. 19117 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dollar General Store No. 19117 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dollar General Store No. 19117 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dollar General Store No. 19117 is inspected around six times per year on average.

Dollar General Store No. 19117 Health Inspection Score & History — Dorchester, MA

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings observed on dog food shelving and in chip aisle. PIC stated that all shelving is cleaned between 4:30am -7:00am every morning / PIC instructed to use plastic covered bins on the retail floor as there is evidence rodents are active during the day after morning cleaning *UPDATE* - 9/18/2024 - Ecolab was out on 9/16/24 for a mass trapping and noted 8 mice caught during extermination also noting cleaning that needs to be done. IPM reports are not being emailed as requested. All IPM reports going forward are to be emailed to isdhealth@boston.gov -The drop ceiling was baited but has not been checked since - Ensure drop ceilings are checked at next extermination. Plastic bins are starting to be delivered food is being put into bins as they come in. Pet food will also be put into bins. Establishment is to continue with mass trappings until a 0 catch is reported *UPDATE* 10/23/24 - Front retail cleanliness has improved However 1 rodent dropping was found on the dog food shelf near a snap trap. Other small droppings were observed behind the small beverage coolers at the registers as well as next to. Ecolab was on premis during re-inspection and noted 1 mouse caught in the mass trapping as well as cleaning violatons that need to be addressed. The drop ceiling has been serviced and reported with no activity. *UPDATE* 10/29/2024 - Bag of cat food found on retail floor shelving chewed through with food coming out of it / PIC removed and cleaned upon finding. Second back storage area - a box of paper product was found chewed though on the floor / PIC removed upon finding Small rodent droppings have not been cleaned from behind the stored paper good boxes in the second back storage area./ Remove. 1 mouse was caught during today's extermination near gate area in the second back storage. IPM report also noted that sanitation still needs to be adressed.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Checklist has been created and will be enforced by managers. Management is instructed to ensure all corrective actions that are recommended by the exterminator on the IPM are addressed immediately. Debris is still prevalent under chip aisle and is noted on the IPM for 9/12/24 service. *UPDATE* 9/18/2024 - Floors under shelving still noted with debris and food items. More frequent cleaning is needed. *UPDATE* 10/23/24 - Back storage areas must be addressed daily as part of the cleaning schedule

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: The floors and shelves throughout the entire store were observed with small rodent droppings and other soils / All areas were shown to PIC / Provide a deep clean throughout and maintain a daily cleaning schedule. Remove all kick plates from all shelving including non food aisles to all exterminator better access to treat Floor cleaning company will be out to remove kick plates and deep clean floors *UPDATE* 9/18/2024 - PIC stated that shelves were cleaned 3 hours prior to my arrival however upon our compliance walk through small rodent droppings were noted on the pet food shelving and aisles as well as on the Halloween candy shelving. -Floors are scheduled for a deep clean and kick plate removal on Saturday 9/21/2024. *UPDATE* 10/23/2024 - Several small rodent droppings observed in the second back storage area. Cleaning cannot be properly done because of the storage rack clutter. Daily cleaning must be done throughout both storage areas. -The second back storage area - Floors are heavily soiled odorous and with small rodent droppings / Provide a deep clean to remove all stains soils and odors and maintain daily cleanliness. -Standing water on floor near mop sink / remove and maintain dry -Area of flooring behind the ice reach in heavily soiled / Clean to remove. *UPDATE* 10/29/2024 - Floors in second back storage area have been cleaned and bleached but are in need of a deep cleaning to remove stains floor machine will not be delivered for 3-4 weeks. Odors have improved and are not as strong. Continue with daily cleanings

590.006/6-501.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Second back storage area is cluttered with rolling trolley racks and piled boxes of paper product preventing proper cleaning / Provide wall racks for all storage with sufficient clearing underneath to allow for less clutter and proper extermination servcing and cleaning and to keep general space clear. *UPDATE* 10/29/2024 - Rolling trolleys have been reduced in the second back storage area shelving has been ordered and are 3-4 weeks out for delivery. Piled boxes of paper product have not been moved preventing cleaning of rodent droppings and other soils under and behind / access must be provided for properly cleaning and extermination services.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: *UPDATE* 10/23/24 - Parts of baseboard cracked/coming away from the wall / Steel flashing is on order for parts of the first back storage area ensure all flashing is installed and any other structural repairs completed before next compliance. *UPDATE* 10/29/2024 - Steel flashing has not been completed / Ensure all structural work is completed before compliance

590.006/6-501.11-C

70

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings observed on dog food shelving and in chip aisle. PIC stated that all shelving is cleaned between 4:30am -7:00am every morning / PIC instructed to use plastic covered bins on the retail floor as there is evidence rodents are active during the day after morning cleaning *UPDATE* - 9/18/2024 - Ecolab was out on 9/16/24 for a mass trapping and noted 8 mice caught during extermination also noting cleaning that needs to be done. IPM reports are not being emailed as requested. All IPM reports going forward are to be emailed to isdhealth@boston.gov -The drop ceiling was baited but has not been checked since - Ensure drop ceilings are checked at next extermination. Plastic are starting to be delivered food is being put into bins as they come in. Pet food will also be put into bins. Establishment is to continue with mass trappings until a 0 catch is reported *UPDATE* 10/23/24 - Front retail cleanliness has improved However 1 rodent dropping was found on the dog food shelf near a snap trap. Other small droppings were observed behind the small beverage coolers at the registers as well as next to. Ecolab was on premis during re-inspection and noted 1 mouse caught in the mass trapping as well as cleaning violatons that need to be addressed. The drop ceiling has been serviced and reported with no activity.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Checklist has been created and will be enforced by managers. Management is instructed to ensure all corrective actions that are recommended by the exterminator on the IPM are addressed immediately. Debris is still prevalent under chip aisle and is noted on the IPM for 9/12/24 service. *UPDATE* 9/18/2024 - Floors under shelving still noted with debris and food items. More frequent cleaning is needed. *UPDATE* 10/23/24 - Back storage areas must be addressed daily as part of the cleaning schedule

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Second back storage area is cluttered with rolling trolley racks and piled boxes of paper product preventing proper cleaning / Provide wall racks for all storage with sufficient clearing underneath to allow for less clutter and proper extermination servcing and cleaning and to keep general space clear.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: *UPDATE* 10/23/24 - Parts of baseboard cracked/coming away from the wall / Steel flashing is on order for parts of the first back storage area ensure all flashing is installed and any other structural repairs completed before next compliance.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: The floors and shelves throughout the entire store were observed with small rodent droppings and other soils / All areas were shown to PIC / Provide a deep clean throughout and maintain a daily cleaning schedule. Remove all kick plates from all shelving including non food aisles to all exterminator better access to treat Floor cleaning company will be out to remove kick plates and deep clean floors *UPDATE* 9/18/2024 - PIC stated that shelves were cleaned 3 hours prior to my arrival however upon our compliance walk through small rodent droppings were noted on the pet food shelving and aisles as well as on the Halloween candy shelving. -Floors are scheduled for a deep clean and kick plate removal on Saturday 9/21/2024. *UPDATE* 10/23/2024 - Several small rodent droppings observed in the second back storage area. Cleaning cannot be properly done because of the storage rack clutter. Daily cleaning must be done throughout both storage areas. -The second back storage area - Floors are heavily soiled odorous and with small rodent droppings / Provide a deep clean to remove all stains soils and odors and maintain daily cleanliness. -Standing water on floor near mop sink / remove and maintain dry -Area of flooring behind the ice reach in heavily soiled / Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.12-C

70

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings observed on dog food shelving and in chip aisle. PIC stated that all shelving is cleaned between 4:30am -7:00am every morning / PIC instructed to use plastic covered bins on the retail floor as there is evidence rodents are active during the day after morning cleaning *UPDATE* - 9/18/2024 - Ecolab was out on 9/16/24 for a mass trapping and noted 8 mice caught during extermination also noting cleaning that needs to be done. IPM reports are not being emailed as requested. All IPM reports going forward are to be emailed to isdhealth@boston.gov -The drop ceiling was baited but has not been checked since - Ensure drop ceilings are checked at next extermination. Plastic are starting to be delivered food is being put into bins as they come in. Pet food will also be put into bins. Establishment is to continue with mass trappings until a 0 catch is reported

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Checklist has been created and will be enforced by managers. Management is instructed to ensure all corrective actions that are recommended by the exterminator on the IPM are addressed immediately. Debris is still prevalent under chip aisle and is noted on the IPM for 9/12/24 service. *UPDATE* 9/18/2024 - Floors under shelving still noted with debris and food items. More frequent cleaning is needed.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Large hole in wall in the back storage area near the mop sink / Beadboard has come loose exposing hole. / repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: The floors and shelves throughout the entire store were observed with small rodent droppings and other soils / All areas were shown to PIC / Provide a deep clean throughout and maintain a daily cleaning schedule. Remove all kick plates from all shelving including non food aisles to all exterminator better access to treat Floor cleaning company will be out to remove kick plates and deep clean floors *UPDATE* 9/18/2024 - PIC stated that shelves were cleaned 3 hours prior to my arrival however upon our compliance walk through small rodent droppings were noted on the pet food shelving and aisles as well as on the Halloween candy shelving. -Floors are scheduled for a deep clean and kick plate removal on Saturday 9/21/2024.

590.006/6-501.12-C

74

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings observed on dog food shelving and in chip aisle. PIC stated that all shelving is cleaned at 4:30am every morning / PIC instructed to use plastic covered bins on the retail floor as there is evidence rodents are active during the day after morning cleaning

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Checklist has been created and will be enforced by managers. Management is instructed to ensure all corrective actions that are recommended by the exterminator on the IPM are addressed immediately. Debris is still prevalent under chip aisle and is noted on the IPM for 9/12/24 service.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: The floors and shelves throughout the entire store were observed with small rodent droppings and other soils / All areas were shown to PIC / Provide a deep clean throughout and maintain a daily cleaning schedule. Remove all kick plates from all shelving including non food aisles to all exterminator better access to treat Floor cleaning company will be out to remove kick plates and deep clean floors PIC will reach out with date once confirmed

590.006/6-501.12-C

78

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Manager team is instructed to put together a daily maintainence cleaning routine that involves daily inspections and cleaning of all floors and shelving throughout estabishment and enforce it

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: 2 dead mice on glue trap in back storage area. Several small rodent droppings noted in back storage on sales floor under and on shelving. particularly in the pet food aisle. ecolab provides weekly exterminations last inspection done 8/31/2024 and noted 10 mice caught. Provide more frequent exterminations to reduce number of catches

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: The floors and shelves throughout the entire store were observed with small rodent droppings and other soils / All areas were shown to PIC / Provide a deep clean throughout and maintain a daily cleaning schedule

590.006/6-501.12-C

78

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Several small rodent droppings with strong odors noted in back trash storage area / Remove and ensure daily cleaning. Upon re-inspection more small rodent droppings were observed in the front of the store near the registers and under shelving floors with debris and littered. Daily cleaning is not being done. Mass trappings should be done until a 0 catch is reported

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Daily cleaning is not being done at this location. The floors on the retail side are stained and soiled and there is a strong urine odor in the back storage and trash areas. A daily cleaning schedule needs to be in place and followed through

590.006/6-501.12-C

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Trash is stored in the back room for up to 3 days / Outside dumpster was empty upon inspection PIC was instructed to remove all trash from back room and ensure trash is taken out daily. Upon compliance the back/trash area had been cleaned out except for a string of shopping carts and a pallet. The strong odor remains particulrly around the carts and pallet.

590.005/5-502.11-C

82

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)

Inspector notes: Poison appears to be on the floor throughout the back storage area / Discontinue and ensure a licensed exterminator is providing pest control

590.007/7-206.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Several small rodent droppings with strong odors noted in back trash storage area / Remove and ensure daily cleaning. Boxes of dog food appear to have been chewed through and eaten / Dispose of all pet food that has been eaten and clean and sanitize shelving / Maintain clean Mass trappings should be done until a 0 catch is reported

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Trash is stored in the back room for up to 3 days / Outside dumpster was empty upon inspection PIC was instructed to remove all trash from back room and ensure trash is taken out daily.

590.005/5-502.11-C

74

May 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Container rack with items to be disposed of - box of granola bars all opened with small rodent droppings inside box. Packaged items of non-food products soiled / All items for disposal must be done within a reasonable amount of time to reduce the risk of contamination to the establishment. Open food should be immediately disposed of.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted near a back door with shelving and red storage tubs / Remove all droppings.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Back storage room floors - Heavily soiled with small rodent droppings and other odorous soils / Provide a deep clean to all of the flooring in the back storage room and maintain

590.006/6-501.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Small room off the back door cluttered with cardboard boxes and unused items / Remove all clutter from back room and maintain clean and organized to reduce risk of harborage of rodents.

590.006/6-501.114-C

70

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 9, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Several packages of chips with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and remove.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Sveral area's of flooring of the main sales floor visibly soiled and with scuff marks. Address and clean to remove.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppoings observed along the wall in teh back storage room. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-C

78

Mar 20, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Bag of dog food observed with gnaw markings. Address. Adulterated bag of food was removed at the time of the inspection. Bag of dog food as well as packages of candy observed with gnaw markings observed at the time of the re-inspection. Address and remove any and all adulterated foods.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appear to be rodent droppings observed on the shelves where dog food is being stored. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Pest control is to be on site more frequently to address the current rodent issues. An updated Pest control report is to be proivded at the next follow up visit.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the refrigeration unit in the back storage area visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Several storage shelves where bags of chips are bieng stored with visible soils. Clean to remove. End caps at the front service registers heavily soiled and with food debris and what appearst to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove all. Side storage rooms to be cleared and cleaned to minimize any rodent harborage.

590.004/4-602.13-C

74

Mar 1, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Bag of dog food observed with gnaw markings. Address. Adulterated bag of food was removed at the time of the inspection.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appear to be rodent droppings observed ojn teh shelves where dog food is being stored. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of both 2 door upright freezer and refrigeration units visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Several storage shelves where bags of chips are bieng stored with visible soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

74

Sep 23, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Kick plates to be removed from the sales shelves and any excess food debris and spills are to be completely cleaned and sanitized prior to the re-inspection being conducted. Once kick plates have been removed management is to then properly monitor and routinely clean under shelves and check for any type of rodent/insect activity. Kick plate removal/cleaning has been scheduled for Wednesday 9/21/2022.

590.004/4-602.13-C

95

Sep 19, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach activity observed at the time of the re-inspection. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of re-inpection form 9/2/2022. Pest control report was provided for 9/7/2022. Kick plates on the sales floor are to be removed and properly cleaned and sanitized prior to the re-inspection being conducted..

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Kick plates to be removed from the sales shelves and any excess food debris and spills are to be completely cleaned and sanitized prior to the re-inspection being conducted. Once kick plates have been removed management is to then properly monitor and routinely clean under shelves and check for any type of rodent/insect activity. Kick plate removal/cleaning has been scheduled for Wednesday 9/21/2022.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Back storage area with excess boxes and debris. Clean to remove any unecessary clutter and debris.

590.006/6-501.114-C

82

Sep 8, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach activity observed at the time of the re-inspection. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of re-inpection form 9/2/2022. Pest control report was provided for 9/7/2022. Kick plates on the sales floor are to be removed and properly cleaned and sanitized prior to the re-inspection being conducted..

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Back storag area with excess boxes and debris. Clean to remove any unecessary clutter and debris.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small ice cream chest with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Excess moisture observed on the floor in the back storage room near the mop sink. Clean to remove to help minimize fruit fly activity. Kick plates to be removed from the sales shelves and any excess food debris and spills are to be completely cleaned and sanitized prior to the re-inspection being conducted. Once kick plates have been removed management is to then properly monitor and routinely clean under shelves and check for any type of rodent/insect activity.

590.004/4-602.13-C

82

Aug 29, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the back storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Drainage tube to the middle refrigeration unit does not appear to be operating properly and leaking on the sales floor. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small ice cream chest with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Excess moisture observed on the floor in the back storage room near the mop sink. Clean to remove to help minimize fruit fly activity.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Back storag area with excess boxes and debris. Clean to remove any unecessary clutter and debris.

590.006/6-501.114-C

78

Apr 27, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Freezer in the back storage room with excess ice build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. All other foods inside of the unit were solid.

590.004/4-602.13-C

95

Dollar General Store No. 19117

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