Dollar Tree #07082

2052 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911
License: Cash Registers - 3-5
Last inspected: May 2, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Dollar Tree #07082 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on May 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents & animals not present”, showing up four times.

Dollar Tree #07082's latest score of 90 sits above the North Providence average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refuse receptacles not suitable or in poor condition
Inspector notes: Inspector observed that locked doors on dumpster had been forcibly removed. PIC worked to replace and re-secure doors during inspection.
5-501.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: 4 ceiling tiles observed open. Tiles MUST be replaced by 5/5/2025.
6-501.11
90
Apr 14, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings, nesting materials, and a deceased mouse. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the stock room, 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 dumpster area was observed with trash and debris. Dumpster areas MUST be maintained clean to prevent harborage conditions.
5-501.115
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
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas have an accumulation of rodent droppings and/or nesting materials: -under shelving throughout sales floor -under stock in stock room -shelving under balloon area. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
67
Mar 31, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Packages of Fiddle Faddle were observed in contact with rodent droppings on a shelf. Packages of dog treats were observed with gnaw marks. PIC disposed.
3-101.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate as evidenced by product adulteration, rodent droppings, and gnawed packaging.
2-103.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by gnawed packaging, nesting material, and rodent droppings throughout the facility. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpsters were observed overflowing, and the area surrounding the dumpsters (within the enclosure) has an accumulation of trash debris. Dumpster areas MUSt be kept clean to prevent harborage conditions.
5-501.115
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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: 4 ceiling tiles in the salesfloor area were observed missing.
6-501.11
Mops not properly air-dried after use
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under the shelving units have an accumulation of dust and rodent droppings.
6-501.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance, 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of shelving throughout the sales floor have an accumulation of rodent droppings and other debris.
4-602.13
50
Sep 30, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of cockroaches is not controlled as evidenced by dead roaches within establishment. The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings throughout establishment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the retail shelving have an accumulation of dust and black debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk in cooler and mop sink area have an accumulation of dead roaches.
6-501.12
78
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The door to the outsides, located in the front entryway, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-501.111
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Beverages and boxes of snacks were observed stored and displayed on the floor in sales area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-307.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The refuse area was observed with an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and debris. Refuse areas must be maintained free of debris to prohibit harborage of pests.
5-501.115
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar Tree #07082 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollar Tree #07082 on file is from May 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dollar Tree #07082?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dollar Tree #07082.

How does Dollar Tree #07082 compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Dollar Tree #07082 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Dollar Tree #07082's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dollar Tree #07082 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dollar Tree #07082 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.