Dollar General Store No 20990

470 Metacom Ave, Warren, RI 02885

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Dollar General Store No 20990 is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Jul 29, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Warren average 90, so Dollar General Store No 20990 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). 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. Thermometers have been ordered.

4-203.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the entrance, 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: 3-door deli reach-in is not in good repair. It has been placed out of service with a sign. Service call has been placed. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the bottom shelf of the 2-door reach-in (back storage room) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. This area must be cleaned.

4-601.11(B)

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

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster area observed to have an accumulation of unused/broken items (around the dumpster). Dumpster enclosures must remain clean to prevent harborage areas for pests.

5-501.115

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Back storage room is overstocked. U-boats are full and there is no spacing between/around them to be able to observe pest activity. Storage rooms must have spacing around product away from walls with ample space between/around pallets/u-boats to be able to properly inspect for pest activity.

6-501.114

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front vestibule, 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

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

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The enclosure for the dumpster was observed to have unnecessary litter and other debris. Enclosures shall be maintained so that harborage conditions for pests are minimized.

5-501.115

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar General Store No 20990 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollar General Store No 20990 on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dollar General Store No 20990?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dollar General Store No 20990.

How does Dollar General Store No 20990 compare to other restaurants in Warren?

Dollar General Store No 20990 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.

Has Dollar General Store No 20990's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dollar General Store No 20990 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dollar General Store No 20990 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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