Family Dollar #22190

1280 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02905

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: May 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Family Dollar #22190 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after four on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Family Dollar #22190 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 5, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (dairy cooler shelves ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment, litter, trash, and/or other debris were observed in the (outside refuse ) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Mar 25, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

1 minor violation.

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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Area on side of building was observed with an accumulation of twigs and leaf litter. Area to be cleaned to prevent harborage conditions for pests.

6-501.114

Mar 21, 2024

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

Inspector notes: Packages of chips were observed in direct contact with rodent droppings and gnawed materials, packages of noodles were observed gnawed. PIC to provide list of adulterated foods to inspector.

3-101.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by strong urine odor throughout the facility, rodent droppings throughout the facility, gnawed product, and live rodent observed during inspection. 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: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.

2-103.11

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: Dead rodent observed on glue board. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests PIC informed to remove.

6-501.112

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving throughout the building have an accumulation of rodent droppings.

4-601.11(B)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Refuse area was observed with an accumulation of trash, litter, leaf litter. Refuse area must be maintained clean and free of litter to prevent harborage for pests. Dumpster was also observed overflowing.

5-501.115

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of rodent droppings and debris. Physical facilities must be cleaned as frequently as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Jun 21, 2023

Environmental Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Various food products were observed stored on the floor in the retail area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the retail shelves: 1.pet food shelves 2.condiment/baking goods shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, droppings and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Refrigerator shelves have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar #22190 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar #22190 on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family Dollar #22190?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar #22190.

How does Family Dollar #22190 compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Family Dollar #22190 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Family Dollar #22190's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Family Dollar #22190 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Family Dollar #22190 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Family Dollar #22190 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Family Dollar #22190 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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