Dollar General #20362

2630 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Dollar General #20362 is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 12, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to six.

The pattern that stands out is garbage & refuse properly disposed, which has been cited two times.

Dollar General #20362's latest score of 70 falls below the Johnston average of 77. Pulling back, there's nothing alarming, though there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed single use items (paper shopping bags) stored in the restroom. PIC removed items.

4-903.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the back storage area have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the entrance, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: Inspector observed an accumulation of dead spiders and webs in the back storage area.

6-501.112

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -retail cooler vents, -retail shelves, -2 door cooler and freezer in back storage area.

4-602.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

Feb 22, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. V&D poster emailed.

2-501.11

Management, food employee and conditional employee knowledge, responsibilities and reporting (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. Health Policy Poster emailed.

[2-103-.11 (M)]

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The light shield in the bake foods aisle is in poor repair(light out). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General #20362 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollar General #20362 on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dollar General #20362?

Across the inspection record, garbage & refuse properly disposed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dollar General #20362.

How does Dollar General #20362 compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Dollar General #20362 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Dollar General #20362's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dollar General #20362 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dollar General #20362 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dollar General #20362 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dollar General #20362 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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