Dollar General

602 E Monroe Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Retail Food

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Dollar General has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to two violations.

Dollar General's latest score of 82 falls below the Buckeye average of 98. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 4 gallons of milk that were past the expiration date (labelled 1/19, 1/20, and 1/22) cold holding in the reach-in cooler near the produce area. Spoke with PIC and they removed the milk gallons and discarded them at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.18

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dust, dirt, and black build up along the floors throughout the store and in the back storeroom and restroom area. Spoke with PIC and these will be cleaned. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed multiple holes along the wall, missing ceiling tiles, and coved base separating from the wall throughout the rear storage areas of the store. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollar General on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Dollar General compare to other restaurants in Buckeye?

Dollar General most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Buckeye average of 98.

Has Dollar General's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dollar General have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dollar General means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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