Dollar General

2715 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Dollar General has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader East Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the stock room 2-door reach-in. All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the store entrance, are not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom between the 2 doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Feb 10, 2025

Environmental Complaint

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the storefront open cold hold unit as well as the shelving in the reach-in cold hold units at the back of the store have an accumulation of black residue, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Shelving must be cleaned.

4-602.13

Jan 4, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 30, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Food equipment is not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized. There is no 3-bay sink available for this process. Establishment was not approved for sales of slushie (Icee) or coffee.

4-602.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Doors to the outside, located at the front of the store and in the receiving area, are 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollar General on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dollar General?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dollar General.

How does Dollar General compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Dollar General most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Dollar General's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dollar General have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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.

How often is Dollar General inspected?

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

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