Family Dollar Stores of Ma No. 28063
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Family Dollar Stores of Ma No. 28063, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “surface characteristics-indoor areas”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Roslindale average 85, so Family Dollar Stores of Ma No. 28063 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the floor tiles in the retail area and back room by the restroom fixed. Some broken and loose and some missing. 8-25-25 Floor tiles in back room that are broken will need to be replaced.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up around the dumpster in the back of the building. Also the weeds coming out from the foundation will need to be cut. We got a complaint for roaches coming out the crack of the sidewalk and the foundation of the building. 8-25-25 PIC will need to clean up weeds and fill any holes found along the foundation on sidewalk and along the brick wall to the dumpster.
590.005/5-501.115-C
90
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Retail shelves and displays will need to be cleaned and checked each day for dust and open food packages for customers eating while shopping. PLease have Frito Lays replace cardboard shelves or discard them. Greasy.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up around the dumpster in the back of the building. Also the weeds coming out from the foundation will need to be cut. We got a complaint for roaches coming out the crack of the sidewalk and the foundation of the building. 8-25-25 PIC will need to clean up weeds and fill any holes found along the foundation on sidewalk and along the brick wall to the dumpster.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the floor tiles in the retail area and back room by the restroom fixed. Some broken and loose and some missing. 8-25-25 Floor tiles in back room that are broken will need to be replaced.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floors in the retail area and back rooms. Also please clean under the shelves and remove debris dust and products. This will need to be done more often
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the floor tiles in the retail area and back room by the restroom fixed. Some broken and loose and some missing.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floors in the retail area and back rooms. Also please clean under the shelves and remove debris dust and products. This will need to be done more often
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Retail shelves and displays will need to be cleaned and checked each day for dust and open food packages for customers eating while shopping. PLease have Frito Lays replace cardboard shelves or discard them. Greasy.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up areound the dumpster in the back of the building. Also the weeds coming out from the foundation will need to be cut. We got a complaint for roaches coming out the crack of the sidewalk and the foundation of the building.
590.005/5-501.115-C
82
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to check food best buy dates. Out of date products can be sold at a discount as long as it is marked and storage in the area for out of date products.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: All the floors in the retail area trash room and storage area will need to be cleaned.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the storage areas and retail so that pest control can do the inspection. On report is it noted that this needs to be done. All product should be off the wall so traps can be put out by inspector. Repairs to holes in the wall will also need to be done and when fixed removed from the pest report.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the retail shelves of dust and dry food stains.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to check food shelves for foods that have been open by customers. I found cookies and open pillsbury products covered in mold. Under shelves in retail area I found all types of food product. Please clean and check more often.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the repairs to the missing or broken floor tiles in the retail area back room by the restroom and trash storage. The push bar on door to back room storage is broken and hanging off
590.006/6-101.11-C
70
May 28, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in retail area and in back room. Visibly soiled. Clean under shelves of debris and product.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace broken floor tiles in both back rooms and restrooms. Replace missing ceiling tiles in back room and stained one in retail.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Retail shelves will need to be cleaned.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
May 8, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace broken floor tiles in both back rooms and restrooms. Replace missing ceiling tiles in back room and stained one in retail.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Retail shelves will need to be cleaned.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in retail area and in back room. Visibly soiled. Clean under shelves of debris and product.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
May 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: 4/24/23 Freezer unit is repaired and running at the proper temperature -0.12 items solid. Freezer serviced on 4/22/23 4/24/23 Refrigeration unit #2 along back wall is still elevated elevated at 63F - Per PIC the refrigerator was repaired on Sat night (4/22/23) and running at the correct temp over the weekend but when I checked today it was still at 63F. Food that was delivered yesteday was placed in the unit on Sunday and out of temp today. PIC Mostafa disposed of all the contents. (See Disposal list) I spoke to general manager today. They will discontinue use until the unit is replaced.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 4/24/23. Per PIC units were serviced on Sat and running at proper temp. Today I got an elevated reading again of 64F. Spoke to GM. Units will not be used until replaced. Referigeration unit #2 along back wall holding cheese & packaged meats is elevated 63F - Repair or replace. Per GM they will discontinue use until replaced. Beverage unit #8 at front of store holding only soda and water is still is elevated at 68F -Repair or replce.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing ceiling tiles in isles 5&6 that show exposed ceiling and pipes and the tiles stained by water leak in isles 7&8
590.006/6-201.12-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: 5/2/23: Refrigeration units #2 and #8 that had elevated temps during the last inspection on 4/24/23 are currently being repaired during my reinspection today. PIC will forward work order completed and updates to me by the end of the day today. No food has been stored in these units since my last inspection last week 4/24/23.
590.004/4-502.11-C
70
Apr 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: 1st refrigeration unit along back wall holding cheese and meat products is elevated at 58F - cheese 59F bologna 56F Unit must be running at 41F or below and all food items must be 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Some food items past expiration date - remove all items past expiration date and keep separate from other items that are for sale.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Unable to locate spill kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: The third freezer unit along the back wall (french fry & burrito freezer) is not keeping items frozen (unit 48F) items soft not solid. No thermometer in back units used my thermometer - Discontinue use and repair First referigeration unit along back wall holding cheese & packaged meats is elevated 58F: Cheese 59F bologna 59F Milk unit ok and other freezer units have solid product - discontinue use and repair Beverage unit at front of store holding starbucks Frappuccino is elevated at 68 - move items to another unit - discontinue use/repair
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top shelving in milk unit has black substance on wire racks - clean to remove Bottom shelf of milk/oj unit has beverage soils - clean to remove Bottom shelf in chips/snack unit has food spills - clean to remove Floors under shelving have dropped packages dust and food spills - clean floors under shelving in retail food isles to remove Shelf at front corner of store by beverages has heavy dust build up and open vitamin container - clean to remove Shelving on right side of Isle 2 has heavy dust accumulation - clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: The back room outside of employee restrooms has large accumulation of cardboard boxes and other items on the floor - remove recyclables from premisis at frequency that will minimize conditions to attract rodents and clean cluttered area next to mop sink.
590.005/5-502.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair clogged mop sink
590.005/5-205.15-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: DId not observe any thermometers in some of the refrigeration units along back wall - provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Family Dollar Stores of Ma No. 28063 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar Stores of Ma No. 28063 on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Family Dollar Stores of Ma No. 28063?
Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar Stores of Ma No. 28063.
How does Family Dollar Stores of Ma No. 28063 compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?
Family Dollar Stores of Ma No. 28063 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Roslindale average of 85.
Has Family Dollar Stores of Ma No. 28063's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Family Dollar Stores of Ma No. 28063 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Family Dollar Stores of Ma No. 28063 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 Stores of Ma No. 28063 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Family Dollar Stores of Ma No. 28063 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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