Family Dollar Store No. 27248
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
78
Score
The Family Dollar Store No. 27248, located at 995 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester, MA, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 4, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified one major and three minor violations, including issues with the segregation of distressed merchandise, maintaining the premises free of unnecessary items and litter, and the presence of handwashing signage. Across 25 recorded inspections, the facility has historically maintained a mostly medium-risk status.
25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
45
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
45
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
May 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Jun 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 9, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
May 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
May 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
May 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
May 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
May 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Violations — Mar 4, 2026 Inspection
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: 4 Packages of lunchables uploaded wih expiration dates ranging from Feb 14 2026- 2 boxes of 29 packages Swanson White chunk Chicken and garlic herbs with past expiration date from Jun 20 2025 and Aug 25 2024 Fries chili cheese chips with past expiration dates from Jan 27 2026 20 bags of Doritos with past experation dates from Jan 27 2026 Buddis Smoked Beef in the fridge with past expiration dates from Feb 14 2026 4 package Fraft String Cheese mozzarella with past expiration dates from Jan 03 2026 Bar S Chopped Ham with past expiration date from Jan 22 2025. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while on the sales floor for past expiiration dates. Expired food products were voluntarily removed at the time of the inspection.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excessive accumulation of cardboard trash bags and unused display materials observed in the back storage area. REMOVE and maintain the area clen and organized
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage in women Bathroom/ Provide employee must wash hands signage
590.006/6-301.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Side gap observed on the front door. install door sweep/door seal along the side to elimated gap and prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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