Dollar Tree No. 07507

45 Vine St, Charlestown, MA 02129
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

Dollar Tree No. 07507 appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up nine times.

By comparison, the average Charlestown facility scores 93, putting Dollar Tree No. 07507 on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

20
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for V & D clean up events. Provide . Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. ***PIC to post current Health Permit 2026 PIC to post current Site Cleanliness Permit PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple cans of vienna bites campbell's soup observed dented on retail shelvings. Discontinue
590.003/3-202.15-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide certified food protection manager certificate. Provide
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles observed missing above the restroom entrance. Provide
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed missing effective door sweep. Provide door sweep to prevent entryway for pests/rodents
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the retail/ storge rooms/ walk in/restroom observed visible soiled from loose debris debris accumulation and dirty marks. Clean to remvoe
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing sinks installation (c)
Inspector notes: Both restrooms observed missing handwashing signage. Provide employee must wash hands signage to each restroom
590.005/5-202.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of multiple door grab & cold cold unit/freezer unit observed soiled from visible food spills. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple door grab & go freezer/fridge unit shelvings observed lined up with cardboard. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Restrooms observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
50
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: Repair the problematic piping in the System room behind the restrooms - some pipes leading into the toilets and sinks are compromised emitting obnoxious odors [ work in progress - no raw sewage on site excep0t for the odors ] limited to the segragated room in the back
590.005/5-402.13-P
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all sinks faucets and areas visibly soiled where needed
590.006/6-501.18-C
82
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: Repair the problematic piping in the System room behind the restrooms - some pipes leading into the toilets and sinks are compromised emitting obnoxious odors [ work in progress - no raw sewage on site excep0t for the odors ] limited to the segragated room in the back
590.005/5-402.13-P
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all sinks faucets and areas visibly soiled where needed
590.006/6-501.18-C
82
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: Repair the problematic piping in the System room behind the restrooms - some pipes leading into the toilets and sinks are compromised emitting obnoxious odors [ work in progress - no raw sewage on site excep0t for the odors ] limited to the segragated room in the back
590.005/5-402.13-P
Cleaning implements and supplies (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the on site detergent with a stronger substance to assist in removing stubborn stains and odors
590.005/5-501.18-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all lose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all the aisles in the middle of the store from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure restrooms have an extra receptacle for sanitary napkins and such in each multi-sex restroom
590.005/5-501.17-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a sign at the hand sink in the restroom reading [ all employees shall wash their hands before returning to work ]
590.006/6-301.14-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean after use especially the drain
590.005/5-203.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all sinks faucets and areas visibly soiled where needed
590.006/6-501.18-C
Toilets and urinals (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain all areas of the toilets to remove all debris and visible soils
590.005/5-203.12-C
58
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cleaning implements and supplies (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the on site detergent with a stronger substance to assist in removing stubborn stains and odors
590.005/5-501.18-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure restrooms have an extra receptacle for sanitary napkins and such in each multi-sex restroom
590.005/5-501.17-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all lose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean after use especially the drain
590.005/5-203.13-C
Toilets and urinals (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain all areas of the toilets to remove all debris and visible soils
590.005/5-203.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all the aisles in the middle of the store from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a sign at the hand sink in the restroom reading [ all employees shall wash their hands before returning to work ]
590.006/6-301.14-C
70
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Eggs (p)
Inspector notes: No " experation date " on several cartons of eggs - cannot sell a raw shell egg unless it has the proper labeling - removed and discarded
590.003/3-202.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: A few mice noted by the trash area outside but also near the rear door - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: The gasket to the glass multi door freezer unit [ the door at the very end heading to the restrooms ] is not attached to the bottom of the door causing it to NOT close properly - address as discussed before the hot weather is here
590.004/4-101.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate in use / soiled mops off the floors after use - at least six inches off the floors
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the collection of loose cardboard and debris in the rear of the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls throughout the store including the restrooms from all visible soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of all multi door refrigeration / freezer units on the back wall from all visiblke food spills and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Eggs (p)
Inspector notes: No " experation date " on several cartons of eggs - cannot sell a raw shell egg unless it has the proper labeling - removed and discarded
590.003/3-202.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: A few mice noted by the trash area outside but also near the rear door - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of all multi door refrigeration / freezer units on the back wall from all visiblke food spills and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate in use / soiled mops off the floors after use - at least six inches off the floors
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the collection of loose cardboard and debris in the rear of the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls throughout the store including the restrooms from all visible soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside the multi door freezer units where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copy of your 2024 City of Boston Health Permit in place of the existing 2020 and 2021 permits currently posted on the wall by the office door
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket to the multi door freezer unit located at the very end by the restrooms are broken and comprimised - repair as discussed
590.004/4-101.11-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets on the inside of the glass multi door freezer unit is compromised - not alloweing the door to close properly - address as needed
590.004/4-201.11-C
Cip equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Broken gasket on the freezer door is not allowing the door to properly seal in place causing fog on the windows indicating an increase in the interior units temperature - addrtess
590.004/4-202.12-C
78
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Several packages of snacks such as popcorn chips and candy are available for retail sale have been compromised - packages are open and some of the products inside the bags have been removed . stolen ? address as discussed
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside the multi door freezer units where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copy of your 2024 City of Boston Health Permit in place of the existing 2020 and 2021 permits currently posted on the wall by the office door
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are elevated off the floors a minimum of 6" inches during storage so all areas of the floor gets cleaned properly
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the building from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Barrels are overloaded at this time -either get more trash pick upd or extra canisters / barrels to reduce loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all loose cardboard and debris where needed throughout the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket to the multi door freezer unit located at the very end by the restrooms are broken and comprimised - repair as discussed
590.004/4-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelving units in the grocery aisles - shelves inside the multi door refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cip equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Broken gasket on the freezer door is not allowing the door to properly seal in place causing fog on the windows indicating an increase in the interior units temperature - addrtess
590.004/4-202.12-C
58
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Several packages of snacks such as popcorn chips and candy are available for retail sale have been compromised - packages are open and some of the products inside the bags have been removed . stolen ? address as discussed
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all loose cardboard and debris where needed throughout the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Barrels are overloaded at this time -either get more trash pick upd or extra canisters / barrels to reduce loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelving units in the grocery aisles - shelves inside the multi door refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are elevated off the floors a minimum of 6" inches during storage so all areas of the floor gets cleaned properly
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the building from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
70
May 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Discard allowing pets to come into the store with customers - place a sign by the entrance stating " Service Animals Only " per order of the health department
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors underneath the rear stairway leading towards the dumpster area aswell as in that dry goods storage room from all remaining loose trash and debris
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean greas eand grime underneath all hand sinks in the restrooms
590.006/6-501.18-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all soiled mops and brooms elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all empty milk crates plastic soda containers and all visible loose cardboard scattered around the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Missing light covers in the resr of the store above the restrooms - replace
590.006/6-202.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the entire floors of the store from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all stains and soils
590.005/5-501.15-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all receptacles have a lid especially ones for the outside
590.005/5-501.113-C
Toilets and urinals (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove obnoxious odors
590.005/5-203.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - grocery aisles and counter tops from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Honestly presented (c)
Inspector notes: Several snack cakes are squashed from heavy canned foods and visibly compromised - organize and discard all compromised foods where needed
590.003/3-601.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors in every grocery aisle of the store
590.003/3-305.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Packaged retail foods discarded all over the store [ the floors - inside refrigeration units ] organize and maintain organized with no compromised packages on the shelves
590.003/3-302.11-C
47
May 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Discard allowing pets to come into the store with customers - place a sign by the entrance stating " Service Animals Only " per order of the health department
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors in every grocery aisle of the store
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean greas eand grime underneath all hand sinks in the restrooms
590.006/6-501.18-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all soiled mops and brooms elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all empty milk crates plastic soda containers and all visible loose cardboard scattered around the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Missing light covers in the resr of the store above the restrooms - replace
590.006/6-202.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the entire floors of the store from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all stains and soils
590.005/5-501.15-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all receptacles have a lid especially ones for the outside
590.005/5-501.113-C
Toilets and urinals (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove obnoxious odors
590.005/5-203.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - grocery aisles and counter tops from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Honestly presented (c)
Inspector notes: Several snack cakes are squashed from heavy canned foods and visibly compromised - organize and discard all compromised foods where needed
590.003/3-601.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Packaged retail foods discarded all over the store [ the floors - inside refrigeration units ] organize and maintain organized with no compromised packages on the shelves
590.003/3-302.11-C
50
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Old droppings found on lower shelves Aisle #6 clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Apr 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 3) Droppings and urine residue found under shelving in aisles 1 and along front entrance area near walkway clean to remove 4) Dropping found throughout back storage area clean to remove 5) Loading dock doors with light coming thru both door on bottom and sides supply proper door sweeps to prevent entrance to facilty
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Debris found under mechanical loading dock ramp clean to removend sanitize 2) dirt and derbis found in back storage area clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Apr 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 3) Droppings and urine residue found under shelving in aisles 1 and along front entrance area near walkway clean to remove 4) Dropping found throughout back storage area clean to remove 5) Loading dock doors with light coming thru both door on bottom and sides supply proper door sweeps to prevent entrance to facilty
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Debris found under mechanical loading dock ramp clean to removend sanitize 2) dirt and derbis found in back storage area clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Bags of chips and peanuts eaten into remove / discard and store properly to protect from contamination 2) Droppings found at front area near water bottles along wall clean to remove (Manager stated at time of inspection that water bottles have been eaten thru at times) 3) Droppings and urine residue found under shelving in aisles 3-6 clean to remove 4) Dropping found throughout back storage area clean to remove 5) Loading dock doors with light coming thru both door on bottom and sides supply proper door sweeps to prevent entrance to facilty 6) 2-3 Mice seen running in aisles at time of inspection supply exterminator reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Debris under loading dock ramp clean to remove 2) dirt and derbis found in back storage are clean to remove 3) debris and spills found in aisles clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 2) evidence of mice activity in laoding dock/ dry storage area in back of store
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: 2) debris and cardboard under laoding dock lift in back storage area clean to remove to prevent harborage
590.006/6-201.12-C
86
Jan 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Evidence of mice activity in aisles #5 and #7 clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports 2) evidence of mice activity in laoding dock/ dry storage area in back of store
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Old soils on floor in back storage area clean to remove 2) debris and cardboard under laoding dock lift in back storage area clean to remove to prevent harborage
590.006/6-201.12-C
86
Aug 10, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings found on lower shelf of Aisle 7 near ketchup bottles clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Dented cans found in aisle #6 remove to ensure proper food sfaety and ensure the integrity of all canned products throughout store
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Floors throughout customer area and back stock with debris and old boxes clean to remove 2) Pooling water found in back stock area near walk-in freezer clean to remove 3) Pooling water found at bathroom area leaking from ceiling clean tom remove 4) Ceiling tile in disrepair from leaking in ceiling coming from church upstairs repair all leaks to prvent pooling water
590.006/6-201.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Lower shelving of chip area in Aisle 6 with debris and spills clean to remove to help prvent harborage from rodents 2) Lifted up lower shelvinf and found debris and old droppings clean to remove by removing kick plates for better cleaning access 3) Vents in front of cold case in cuastomer service area with dusts and debris clean to remo
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area with trash and pallets clean to remove
590.005/5-501.115-C
70
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar Tree No. 07507 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollar Tree No. 07507 on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dollar Tree No. 07507?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Dollar Tree No. 07507.

How does Dollar Tree No. 07507 compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Dollar Tree No. 07507 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.

Has Dollar Tree No. 07507's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dollar Tree No. 07507 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dollar Tree No. 07507 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Dollar Tree No. 07507 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dollar Tree No. 07507 is inspected around five times per year on average.