Dollar Tree No. 7814
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Dollar Tree No. 7814 has 13 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Dollar Tree No. 7814's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection several bags of chips and additional food items with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all damaged food items.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of gnaw markings on bags of chips and other foods are being stored. Address clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweeps on the rear exit doors to the back storage room do not completely seal/prevent rodent entry. Address and replace/install proper door sweeps on all doors affected. Door sweeps have been ordered as of 9/12/2025.
590.004/4-202.16-C
74
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection several bags of chips and additional food items with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all damaged food items.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of gnaw markings on bags of chips and other foods are being stored. Address clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection repairs that were recorded on the initial inspection have not been addressed. All violation need to be addressed and repairs to be made prior to the re-inspection being conducted or Hearing is to be scheduled.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweeps on the rear exit doors to the back storage room do not completely seal/prevent rodent entry. Address and replace/install proper door sweeps on all doors affected. Door sweeps have been ordered as of 9/12/2025.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection the utside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove with more frequency. Establishment has increased pick ups in order to accomodate the amount of trash and debris. Lids to the outside dupmsters were open at the time of the re-inspection. Discontinue and ensure lids remain closed when not in use.
590.006/6-501.114-C
64
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection several bags of chips and additional food items with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all damaged food items.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings under the storage shelves where bags of chips and other foods are being stored. Address clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection repairs that were recorded on the initial inspection have not been addressed. All violation need to be addressed and repairs to be made prior to the re-inspection being conducted or Hearing is to be scheduled.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweeps on the rear exit doors to the back storage room do not completely seal/prevent rodent entry. Address and replace/install proper door sweeps on all doors affected.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under the storage shelves with food products visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove all. All storage shelves being used for food are to be cleaned and sanitized on a more frequent basis to help minimize and current rodent activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection the utside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove with more frequency. Establishment has increased pick ups in order to accomodate the amount of trash and debris. Lids to the outside dupmsters were open at the time of the re-inspection. Discontinue and ensure lids remain closed when not in use.
590.006/6-501.114-C
61
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several bags of chips and additional food items with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all damaged food items.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings under the storage shelves where bags of chips and other foods are being stored. Address clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. All kick plates under the storage shelves used for food products are to be removed to help monitor any current rodent activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweeps on the rear exit doors to the back storage room do not completely seal/prevent rodent entry. Address and replace/install proper door sweeps on all doors affected.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove with more frequency. As of today trash removal is at twice a week. Establishment is to have more frequent pick ups in order to accomodate the amount of trash and debris.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under the storage shelves with food products visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove all. All storage shelves being used for food are to be cleaned and sanitized on a more frequent basis to help minimize and current rodent activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door hinge going into the back storage room damaged and hanging off the door. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves on the sales floor isle #4 visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Jun 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (6/13/2024) An updated pest control report was provided and there were still active catches being noted. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several packages of Slim Jims with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated foods from the shelves.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (6/13/2024) An updated pest control report was provided and there were still active catches being noted. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
May 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several packages of Slim Jims with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated foods from the shelves.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (5/29/2024) An updated pest control report was provided and there were still active catches being noted. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. EcoLab has an additional visit shcheduled for the week of 6/3/2024.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
May 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Management is to have pest control check/bait in the drop down ceiling along with food isles to help minimize current activity. An updated pest control report reflecting this treatment is to be provided at the time of the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back storage area cluttered with excess stock and boxes. Address and ensure proper storage/organization of all stock. Ensure all product is being maintained a minimum of 6 inches off the wall in order to have pest control to bait and inspect efficiently.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves where chips and other food products are being displayed to be properly cleaned and sanitized from all adulterated foods and rodent droppings.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection bags of chips had what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and discard all adulterated packages of food. Foods to removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was still evidence of what appears to be rodent activity located where chips are being stored. Management to have pest control check/bait in the drop down ceiling along with food isles to help minimize current activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back storage area cluttered with excess stock and boxes. Address and ensure proper storage/organization of all stock. Ensure all product is being maintained a minimum of 6 inches off the wall in order to have pest control to bait and inspect efficiently.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves where chips and other food products are being displayed to be properly cleaned and sanitized from all adulterated foods and rodent droppings.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Kick plates removable (c)
Inspector notes: Kick plates on storage shelves in the chip and pet food isles to be removed in order to properly monitor and bait for rodents.
590.004/4-202.17-C
67
Apr 11, 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: Several packages of slim jims and chips with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and discard all adulterated packages of food. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located where chips are being stored along with packages of slim jims. Management to have pest control check/bait in the drop down ceiling along with food isles to help minimize current activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Kick plates removable (c)
Inspector notes: Kick plates on storage shelves in the chip and pet food isles to be removed in order to properly monitor and bait for rodents.
590.004/4-202.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves where chips and other food products are being displayed to be proeprly cleaned and sanitized.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Feb 22, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor through out to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove loose trash.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Accumulation of empty boxes at rear receiving area provide frequent pick up.
590.005/5-502.11-C
86
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap inside rest room at hand sink provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor inside walkin cooler and walkin Freezer cooler to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dollar Tree No. 7814 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dollar Tree No. 7814 on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dollar Tree No. 7814?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Dollar Tree No. 7814.
How does Dollar Tree No. 7814 compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Dollar Tree No. 7814 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Dollar Tree No. 7814's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dollar Tree No. 7814 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dollar Tree No. 7814 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dollar Tree No. 7814 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dollar Tree No. 7814 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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