Family Dollar #22687

214 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Providence restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the dairy reach-in have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Excessive inventory/boxes were observed against the walls in the stockroom. Establishments shall be kept free of excessive inventory to provide adequate space for inspection of premises for rodent activity and to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The entrance door 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

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: 3 dead mice on glue boards in the back corner of the basement have not been removed from premises. Droppings also observed in areas of the basement perimeter. Dead mice and droppings appear to be old. No areas of the stockroom or store observed to have rodent activity. Establishment has active monthly pest control. Dead mice and droppings are to be removed/cleaned in order to inspect for new activity and increase pest control as needed.

6-501.112

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Excessive inventory/boxes were observed in the stockroom and throughout the store. Establishments shall be kept free of clutter to provide adequate space for inspection of premises for rodent activity and to prevent harborage conditions. Inventory is stacked on U-boats in the stockroom with no space between them. U-boats/inventory are to be separated creating enough space for inspection and pest control service.

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar #22687 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar #22687 on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family Dollar #22687?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar #22687.

How does Family Dollar #22687 compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Family Dollar #22687 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Family Dollar #22687's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Family Dollar #22687 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Family Dollar #22687 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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