Family Dollar No. 31662
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Family Dollar No. 31662, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up four times.
Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Family Dollar No. 31662 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: At both restrooms there is no sigange to remind employees to wash hands before returning to work; provide signage. The person in charge corrected on site by writing correct verbiage on paper and posted them in the restrooms.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: At the designated female restroom there is no covered waste receptacle; provide a covered waste receptacle. The person in charge corrected on site by providing a covered waste receptacle.
590.005/5-501.17-C
90
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Management is to ensure all recommendations from pest control are being addressed and follwed up upon top help minimize any type of rodent activity.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess debris observed around the outside dumpster area/grounds. Address and ensure all debris and trash are being removed on a more frequent basis to help minimize any type of activity.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust and visible debris observed under and around food storage shelves. Address and clean to remove any debris/droppings. Area under and around where Easter candy is being stored.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bottles of water and other food products observed being stored on the ground. Address and ensure all food products remain a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. Various boxes and other products observed blocking several isles near the front of the store. Discontinue and ensure all area's of the store are accessible to help control any possible rodent activity and for pest control to do their job effectively. Boxes of product for the store observed being stacked in the restrooms. Disocnitnue and store all products in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-305.12-C
78
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of chips cany and other pet foods with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and ensure all adulterated foods are being removed and discarded on a more frequent basis.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings and gnaw markings on packages of candy and pet foods. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. Management should have pest control inspections more frequently based on their recommendations.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves containing bagged chips dog foods and candies visibly soiled with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (6/6/2024) pest control had been on site and had noted several catches on the report. Management is to provide an additional report after rennlvations have been completed.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (6/6/2024) pest control had been on site and had noted several catches on the report. Management is to provide an additional report after rennlvations have been completed.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
May 28, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (5/28/2024) pest control had been on site the previous Thursday/Friday but no report was left for the Health Department to review. There was still evidence of rodent activity noted during the re-inspection. Pest contorl is to provide updated reports and to leave either paper/electronic copies for the Health Department to review.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
May 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several bags of candy and as well as other food products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and continuosly check storage shelves for any signs of adulterated foods. Adulterated foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Management does not appear to be following recommnedations from Pest control on the amount of stock that is currently in the store/on the shleves. Address and ensure recommendations are being folllowed in order to help minimize the amount of activity noted during the inspection.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves storing cookies/candy and other foods. Address and provide an additional pest control report addressing the current issues.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection pest control reports were up to date and had stated that they had 3 catches on their traps. Pest contorl has scheduled a mass trapping for 5/17/2024. Upon completion of the mass trapping an updated report shall be proivded.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: All storage shelves with evidence of rodent droppings are to be properly cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
May 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several bags of candy and as well as other food products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and continuosly check storage shelves for any signs of adulterated foods. Adulterated foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Management does not appear to be following recommnedations from Pest control on the amount of stock that is currently in the store/on the shleves. Address and ensure recommendations are being folllowed in order to help minimize the amount of activity noted during the inspection.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves storing cookies/candy and other foods. Address and provide an additional pest control report addressing the current issues.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: All storage shelves with evidence of rodent droppings are to be properly cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
May 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Must have procedures and Equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: One Dumpster missing covers provide.
590.005/5-501.15-C
86
May 9, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no outside dumpsters available. Provide.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Family Dollar No. 31662 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar No. 31662 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Family Dollar No. 31662?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar No. 31662.
How does Family Dollar No. 31662 compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Family Dollar No. 31662 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Family Dollar No. 31662's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Family Dollar No. 31662 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Family Dollar No. 31662 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 Family Dollar No. 31662 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Family Dollar No. 31662 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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