Dollar Tree #03156

880 West Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842

License: Cash Registers - 6 or more

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Dollar Tree #03156, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

When inspectors have written things up, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Dollar Tree #03156's latest score is in line with the Middletown average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Retail reach-in freezer observed in poor repair at the time of inspection. Per PIC, work order is in place. Unit was out of service prior to inspection.

4-501.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary products.

5-501.17

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Wall behind compactor was observed unfinish (insulation exposed). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the retail sales area has an accumulation of soil residue, litter and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Aug 7, 2024

Re-Inspection

4 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located near the dumpster, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Per PIC, door sweep is on order.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler, and walk in freezer were observed in poor repair at the time of inspection. Per PIC, work order is in place for parts. No TCS foods to be stored in units that are in poor repair. Units were out of service prior to inspection.

4-501.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary products.

5-501.17

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Wall behind compactor was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Per PIC, work order is in place.

6-501.11

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Reach-in freezers, walk-in cooler, and walk-in freezer were in poor repair at time of inspection. Per PIC, work orders are in place. No potentially hazardous foods to be stored in units that are in poor repair.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Air conditioning system was in poor repair during time of inspection. Per PIC, parts are on order to repair system.

4-501.11

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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Wall behind compactor was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar Tree #03156 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollar Tree #03156 on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dollar Tree #03156?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dollar Tree #03156.

How does Dollar Tree #03156 compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Dollar Tree #03156 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Middletown average of 80.

Has Dollar Tree #03156's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Dollar Tree #03156 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 Tree #03156 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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