Dollar Tree No. 8071

1089 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Dollar Tree No. 8071 has 18 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited eight times.

Compared to the broader Dorchester restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap at rear receiving rolling door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Provide additional trash recepticles with covers inside the stock room and maintain covered.
590.005/5-501.13-C
90
May 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Provide additional trash recepticles with covers inside the stock room and maintain covered.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap at rear receiving rolling door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
May 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Provide additional trash recepticles with covers inside the stock room and maintain covered.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under dry storage racks to remove fallen products. Clean floor inside restroom.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide current detailed pest management report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Move boxes of stock away from the wall and remove wooden pallets as soon as possible.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove out of season stock to declutter stockroom.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide current detailed pest management report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove out of season stock to declutter stockroom.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Move boxes of stock away from the wall and remove wooden pallets as soon as possible.
590.003/3-305.11-C
82
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide current detailed pest management report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweeps are on the front entrance doors due to larger repair doors are uneven provide adequate repairs.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide current detailed pest management report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweeps are on the front entrance doors due to larger repair doors are uneven provide adequate repairs.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of wooden pallets at rear merchandise storage area.
590.005/5-502.11-C
82
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cheese doodle bags chewed into remove and provide current detailed pest management report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cheese doodle bags chewed into remove and provide current detailed pest management report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Obsered sticky substance on floor at 2 isles clean to remove. Clean floor below storage shelving to remove misc. items.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cheese doodle bags chewed into remove and provide current detailed pest management report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Obsered sticky substance on floor at 2 isles clean to remove. Clean floor below storage shelving to remove misc. items. Cleal floor at rear storage area and ramp.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing vent cover to 2 door unit and adjust the other unit vent covers.
590.004/4-101.11-C
95
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing vent cover to 2 door unit and adjust the other unit vent covers.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening at the front entrance doors
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening at the front entrance doors
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below dry storage shelving.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace vent cover to 2 door unit and adjust the other unit vent covers.
590.004/4-101.11-C
86
May 2, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a door sweep for the door in the backroom as discussed. 4-12-23 Spoke with PIC on the phone and was told that a work order was put into the system. PIC stated that he will call them and try to get a rush on the repair. PIC stated that the whole door is going to have to be replaced.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to store product off the floor in the walk in freezer 6 inches.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a door sweep for the door in the backroom as discussed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the back room of debris and loose product. Under the shelves in the retail area will need to be cleaned of dust and product.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Aug 22, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Trash room will need to be cleaned and organized.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Aug 8, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the rodent droppings in the back room by mens roon and cabinet. PIC will need to have a 12 inch space behind pallets in back room so the area can be properly cleaned.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covers for light switches and outs on wall in backroom.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Product in the back room will need to be store 6 inches off the floor. Not all product was off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean retail shelves of any loose food or spilt drinks or foods. Clean interior of freezers of any loose foods.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Trash room will need to be cleaned and organized.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the back room floor under and behind shelves and pallets. Clean under retail shelves of product and debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometers for refrigeration equipment that do not have them.
590.004/4-204.112-C
67
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under shelves of any debris items or food packages.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean retail shelves on any spills.
590.004/4-202.16-C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar Tree No. 8071 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollar Tree No. 8071 on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dollar Tree No. 8071?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Dollar Tree No. 8071.

How does Dollar Tree No. 8071 compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Dollar Tree No. 8071 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Dollar Tree No. 8071's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dollar Tree No. 8071 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dollar Tree No. 8071 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 Tree No. 8071 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dollar Tree No. 8071 is inspected around six times per year on average.