Dollar General No 24281

1931 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Dollar General No 24281 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Aug 27, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

The most common issue across all inspections has been physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader North Providence restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the dairy 3 door reach-in #1 have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the retail area is in poor repair. The plastic covering of ceiling was observed ripped. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage area, 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

Apr 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the several refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-204.112

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

Inspector notes: Debris was observed at the bottom interior of the dairy refrigerators. Equipment shall be maintained clean to sight and touch.

4-202.16

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The refuse area was observed with an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, ad debris. Refuse areas shall be maintained clean and free of debris to prevent harborage conditions.

5-501.115

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the salesfloor area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Inspector observed a tear in the plastic covering of the ceiling. PIC stated it was from a previous leak.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General No 24281 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollar General No 24281 on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dollar General No 24281?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dollar General No 24281.

How does Dollar General No 24281 compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Dollar General No 24281 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Providence average of 81.

Has Dollar General No 24281's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Dollar General No 24281 have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dollar General No 24281 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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