Family Dollar #22868
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025
61
Score
Family Dollar #22868 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to eight.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Family Dollar #22868 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. PIC was provided a copy.
2-501.11
Management, food employee and conditional employee knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC was provided a copy.
[2-103-.11 (M)]
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front and back storage doors, 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: Fridge door handles located in the retail area was not in good repair. Inspector observed missing and detached door handles.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the food storage shelves and refrigeration units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Outside refuse areas and surrounding parking lot was observed with an accumulation of trash, litter, foliage, and/or other debris.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceilings in the retail area and back storage area is in poor repair. Observed water stains. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls 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
61
Oct 27, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The refuse area must be maintained clean and free of debris. Litter, excess weeds were observed at time of inspection.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walls in the storage area and mop sink area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC has placed a work order for repairs.
6-501.11
90
Sep 18, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 5 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 on market shelves, bread cardboard freestand floor display, and floor. 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. PIC stated last date of pest control was 2 weeks ago.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the market. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the market shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, rodent droppings, and other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of vegetation and trash.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: One toilet room is in poor repair, inoperable at time of inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
70
Jun 30, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings on market shelves. 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: Dumpster area has an accumulation of wood pallets.
5-501.115
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front of the store, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: A refrigerator and freezer observed not in good repair, unused at time of inspection.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the market shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, soil residue, and rodent droppings. The unused empty freezer has an accumulation of frost and ice. The unused refrigerator has an accumulation of soil residue and mold.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster enclosure is in poor repair, with the gate broken off.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility especially beneath market shelves, and including the toilet rooms, have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris, and rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: One toilet room is in poor repair, inoperable at time of inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling is in poor repair, water stained in numerous areas. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
55
Jun 20, 2023
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Unsafe or contaminated food not properly discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bologna received damaged and scheduled for disposal was observed in the milk refrigerator where customers have access. Disposed.
3-701.11
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in 2 refrigeration units. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-204.112
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings observed on shelves and food products. 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. Ecolab Pest Control Service. Last date of service 6/5/2023.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front of the store, 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the market. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The freezer was not in good repair, with condensate dripping and freezing on food. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves in several areas of the market have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, rodent droppings, and other debris.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigerators have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the freezer including the fans have an accumulation of frost and frozen condensate.
4-602.13
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and vegetation.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility including the toilet rooms have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: One toilet room is in poor repair, inoperable at time of inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling is in poor repair, water stained in numerous areas. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The outside area has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, cigarette butts, and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Family Dollar #22868 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar #22868 on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Family Dollar #22868?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar #22868.
How does Family Dollar #22868 compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Family Dollar #22868 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Family Dollar #22868's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Family Dollar #22868 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around eight more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Family Dollar #22868 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Family Dollar #22868 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Family Dollar #22868 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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