Dollar General Store No 15979

3228 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Dollar General Store No 15979 has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Compared to other Portsmouth restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

1
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Deceased bird observed in back storage room. Carcass to be removed. PIC informed.
6-501.112
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside (front automatic main entrance doors) 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: 1 door reach-in freezer observed in poor repair. Equipment out of service prior to inspection. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigeration units (retail sales floor and back storage room) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary products.
5-501.17
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Refuse area and surrounding area was observed with an accumulation of litter and leaf accumulation. Areas to be maintained to prevent harborage conditions.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the back storage room have an accumulation of soil residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General Store No 15979 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollar General Store No 15979 on file is from Mar 25, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Dollar General Store No 15979 compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?

Dollar General Store No 15979 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Portsmouth average of 81.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dollar General Store No 15979 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.