Family Dollar #24947

635 Washington Street, Coventry, RI 02816
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Family Dollar #24947 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jun 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Restaurants in Coventry average 88, so Family Dollar #24947 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the back storage area and other various location has a small accumulation of old rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
95
Jun 2, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by accumulation of droppings. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the back storage area and bottom shelf of the pet section have an accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the facility( behind freezers, underneath shelving, in the corners of the retail section, large accumulation of back storage area floors, and pet food pallets) has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
82
May 20, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by new droppings. 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
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: A dead rodent was observed under the pet food aisle. Dead rodents must be removed.
6-501.112
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the back storage area have an accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the facility( behind freezers, underneath shelving, in the corners of the retail section, large accumulation of back storage area floors, and pet food pallets) has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
78
May 7, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: Boxes of chips were observed stored on the floor in the retail area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by new droppings, dead rodents, and nesting material. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving, primarily in the pet food and back storage area have an accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the facility has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: 3 dead rodents were observed throughout the store. Dead rodents shall be removed from the premises.
6-501.112
70
May 1, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several bags of candy were observed adulterated. Food was voluntarily disposed of.
3-101.11
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: Boxes of chips were observed stored on the floor in the retail area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by large accumulation of droppings, adulterated product, and over a dozen dead mice on traps. 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
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Over a dozen dead mice were observed on various glue traps. PIC started disposing of rodents at the time of inspection. Establishment to dispose of dead rodents when observed.
6-501.112
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving have an accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the facility has an accumulation of food debris and rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
61
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the retail area is in poor repair(Missing tiles, water damage). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the corner of the back storage area has an accumulation of old rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
90
May 31, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving of the main refrigeration unit in the self service area and the single door cooler have an accumulation of biofilm.
4-602.13
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar #24947 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar #24947 on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family Dollar #24947?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar #24947.

How does Family Dollar #24947 compare to other restaurants in Coventry?

Family Dollar #24947 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Coventry average of 88.

Has Family Dollar #24947's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Family Dollar #24947 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Family Dollar #24947 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 #24947 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Family Dollar #24947 is inspected around three times per year on average.