Family Dollar Store No. 27248
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Family Dollar Store No. 27248 has 20 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded 16 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Family Dollar Store No. 27248 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
20
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
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
78
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Small glass sliding door ice cream freezers observed with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (4/10/2025)there were packages of adulterated food products which showed signs of gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated products from store.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Management not properly overseeing in the current rodent/sanitary conditions occuring inside of the business. Rodent and sanitary conditions are to be addressed by management and staff in order to help eliminate the current issues. Pest control is to provide a detailed IPM report for the next course of action regarding the current rodent issues.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection on (4/10/2025) there was evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the shelves in the front sales floor along with the back storage area's. Clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. Pest control is to provide a detailed IPM report depicting the current issues and the plan of attack for addressing the current rodent issue. Evidence of small flies observed in the back storage area. Address and provide a detailed IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Immediate suspension of Permit has been issued due to the current rodent activity/sanitary conditions within the store at the time of the visit (4/10/2025). All violations are to be addressed prior to the establishment being allowed to re-open. Establishment is not allowed to re-open until approval has been given by the Ciy of Boston Health/Buildings Departments.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection on (4/10/2025) there was an odor present upon entering the business and througout the store. Address and ensure all storage shelves are being cleaned and sanitized to help minimize any odors as well as rodent activity inside of the building. Back storage area is to be de-cluttered and all rodent droppings are to be removed and surfaces to be cleaned and sanitized. Front window sill visibly soiled and with debris. Clean and sanitize to remove all.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back storage area filled with clutter and debris not allowing for pest control to address/access the current rodent issues. Management is to clear the back storage room of all clutter and debris in order for pest control to address and properly bait for rodents. All area's in the back storage room are to be completely cleaned and sanitized.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse observed on glue board at the time of the re-inspection. Address and ensure all traps are being checked for dead rodents and removed in a timely fashion.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Management is to ensure all products are being stored a minimum of 6 inches off the ground and away from the wall in order for pest control to be able to perform their inspections.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep on the side door to the back storage room damaged and possibly allowing for rodent entrance. Address and replace. All door sweeps allowing access to the Family Dollar are to be checked and replaced as warranted.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Side of building along the entrance of the store damaged (possibly due to unloading pallets of products) and with possible entry points. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection shelves containing pet foods donuts paper products and back storage shelves visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Floor in the back storage room visibly soiled and with what appears to be old/newer rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize to remove all. (4/10/2025)
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (4/10/2025)there were packages of adulterated food products which showed signs of gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated products from store.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Immediate suspension of Permit has been issued due to the current rodent activity/sanitary conditions within the store at the time of the visit (4/10/2025). All violations are to be addressed prior to the establishment being allowed to re-open. Establishment is not allowed to re-open until approval has been given by the Ciy of Boston Health/Buildings Departments.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection on (4/10/2025) there was evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the shelves in the front sales floor along with the back storage area's. Clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. Pest control is to provide a detailed IPM report depicting the current issues and the plan of attack for addressing the current rodent issue. Evidence of small flies observed in the back storage area. Address and provide a detailed IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Management not properly overseeing in the current rodent/sanitary conditions occuring inside of the business. Rodent and sanitary conditions are to be addressed by management and staff in order to help eliminate the current issues. Pest control is to provide a detailed IPM report for the next course of action regarding the current rodent issues.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Side of building along the entrance of the store damaged (possibly due to unloading pallets of products) and with possible entry points. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Management is to ensure all products are being stored a minimum of 6 inches off the ground and away from the wall in order for pest control to be able to perform their inspections.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection on (4/10/2025) there was an odor present upon entering the business and througout the store. Address and ensure all storage shelves are being cleaned and sanitized to help minimize any odors as well as rodent activity inside of the building. Back storage area is to be de-cluttered and all rodent droppings are to be removed and surfaces to be cleaned and sanitized. Front window sill visibly soiled and with debris. Clean and sanitize to remove all.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection shelves containing pet foods donuts paper products and back storage shelves visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Floor in the back storage room visibly soiled and with what appears to be old/newer rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize to remove all. (4/10/2025)
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep on the side door to the back storage room damaged and possibly allowing for rodent entrance. Address and replace. All door sweeps allowing access to the Family Dollar are to be checked and replaced as warranted.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse observed on glue board at the time of the re-inspection. Address and ensure all traps are being checked for dead rodents and removed in a timely fashion.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back storage area filled with clutter and debris not allowing for pest control to address/access the current rodent issues. Management is to clear the back storage room of all clutter and debris in order for pest control to address and properly bait for rodents. All area's in the back storage room are to be completely cleaned and sanitized.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (3 20//2025)there were packages of dog foods bags of donuts and other food related products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated products from the sales floor.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of what appears to be rodent droppiings on the storage shelves where pet food is being sold as well bags of donuts. Clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. (3/20/2025)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection several shelves containing pet foods donuts and paper productys visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Floor in the back storage room visibly soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove all. (3/20/2025)
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was an odor present upon entering the business. Address and ensure all storage shelves are being cleaned and sanitized to help minimize any odors inside of the building.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Mar 27, 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 (3 20//2025)there were packages of dog foods bags of donuts and other food related products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated products from the sales floor.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of what appears to be rodent droppiings on the storage shelves where pet food is being sold as well bags of donuts. Clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. (3/20/2025)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection several shelves containing pet foods donuts and paper productys visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Floor in the back storage room visibly soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove all. (3/20/2025)
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Feb 20, 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 there were packages of dog foods and other food related products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated products from the sales floor.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of what appears to be rodent droppiings in the back dry storage area. Clean to remove and provide an upn to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and around sales shelves visibly soiled. Floor in the back storage room visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Feb 6, 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: Packages of dog foods and other food related products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated products from the sales floor.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppiings in the back dry storage area. Clean to remove and provide an upn to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: All damaged foods/goods shall be stored in covered bins until disposed of properly to help minimize any rodent activity.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Management not properly overseeing in the pest management of the store. Address and esnure all staff have been properly trained and that pest management is on site more frequently.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and around sales shelves visibly soiled. Floor in the back storage room visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves in the back and front service area's visibly soiled. Clean and sanitize all storage shelves.
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
May 31, 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: Many packages of candy/pet foods/cereals and other food products with what appears to be gnaw markings and droppings. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. All Adulterated foods are to be removed and Voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of heavy rodent activity noted on the sales floor where pet foods candy crackers cereals and other foods are being stored. Address and provide additional pest control reports for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was still an ongoing issue with rodent activity. Upper management is to provide additional support and guidance in order to address the issues at the current location. Food storage shelves should have less products on them in order to properly monitor and address the rodent issue.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves storing food products with what appears to be rodent droppings and with an odor. Clean to remove and sanitize all affected food storage shelves.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: pest control services continued
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Need to remove merchandise from receiving rear storage area for pest control access. Pest control continued.
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: pest control services continued
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: shelving rusty repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening between automatic sliding doors.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Need to remove merchandise from receiving rear storage area for pest control access. Pest control continued.
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on floor inbetween shelving near pet isle clean sanitize and provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Trash storage area overloaded provide frequent removal observed excessive empty boxes and multiple milk crates provide frequent removal.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor behind coca cola unit to remove visible soil. Clean floor inside merchandise room.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening between automatic sliding doors.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove milk crates as shelving and provide commercial food service grade shelving. some shelving rusty repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of coca cola unit to remove spills.
590.004/4-601.11-C
70
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inpection there was still evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings and gnaw markings on both bags of pet food and packages of candy. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves where dog food and candy are being stored. Address. Management is to provide an additional pest control report with a plan of attack for addressing the current issues.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
78
Feb 15, 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: Packages of dog foods and other bags of chips with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address. Management is to voluntarily discard all adulterated packages of food.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the visit there was evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves where dog food bags of chips are being stored. Address. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the inspection. Management is to provide an additional pest control report with a plan of attack for addressing the current issues.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves with evidence of rodent dropp[ings are all to be properly cleaned and sanitized after adulterated foods are removed.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back storage area with excess debris and equipment. Address and remove all unecessary debris and equipment not being used for the store.
590.006/6-501.114-C
70
Jun 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: .Provide proper repairs to wall inside stockroom. Repair openings on baseboard wall.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Jun 9, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Continue pest control services and provide a current intergrated pest control report. Todays visit on 6-6-23 no pest control report was available for the month of June provide.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed kitty litter and kitty food inside storage room remove Live animals are not allowed on premises.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: .Provide proper repairs to wall inside stockroom. Repair openings on baseboard wall.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
May 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Meet and Continue pest control services and provide a current intergrated pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: . Provide proper repairs to wall inside stockroom. Repair openings on baseboard wall.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelving to remove visible soil. Clean and sanitize storage shelving.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening at front entrance door repair. Repair openings inside storage room along baseboard.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Move family dollar storage containers away from wall and provide repair openings on wall.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
May 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings was found on the retail shelves of chip bags and dog treats chewed into provide a current intergrated pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening at front entrance door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelving to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor inside stockroom to remove visible soil. Remove kick plate from front candy display and clean.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from non-inuse equipment from stockroom and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
May 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to check retail food for rodent holes. I found them in the chip and dog treat areas. PIC will need to check for dented cans and missing labels on product.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towles for mens rest room.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to work with pest control to address issue of rodents in the retail areas shelves. PIC stated that pest control inspects each week at this time.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean all retail shelves that have old rodent dropings and food from open food bags. This should be check everyday.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair mens room hot water faucet. Leaking
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: The kick plates have been removed under shelves. PIC will need to clean and removed any products that are under them. Also glue traps should be checked each day.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Family Dollar Store No. 27248 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar Store No. 27248 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Family Dollar Store No. 27248?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar Store No. 27248.
How does Family Dollar Store No. 27248 compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Family Dollar Store No. 27248 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Family Dollar Store No. 27248's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Family Dollar Store No. 27248 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Family Dollar Store No. 27248 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 Store No. 27248 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Family Dollar Store No. 27248 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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