Dollar General No 20236

1860 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Dollar General No 20236 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

Compared to the broader South Kingstown restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The bathroom was observed to be missing floor-to-wall juncture/coving at the base of the wall. Coving is to be replaced.

6-501.11

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Wet mops were observed sitting in buckets in the backroom mop sink area and not allowed to properly air dry. Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.

6-501.16

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the employee/customer bathroom was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were replaced at the time of inspection.

6-301.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the beverage cooler where excess milk items are being stored was observed to have an accumulation of ice buildup on the fan unit. Per the PIC, a workorder ticket has been submitted for service.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces of retail refrigeration were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris... - The bottom area shelf of the milk storage coolers was observed to have a build-up of dried milk/debris Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

4-602.13

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General No 20236 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollar General No 20236 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dollar General No 20236?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Dollar General No 20236.

How does Dollar General No 20236 compare to other restaurants in South Kingstown?

Dollar General No 20236 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the South Kingstown average of 87.

Has Dollar General No 20236's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Dollar General No 20236 have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dollar General No 20236 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 No 20236 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dollar General No 20236 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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