Family Dollar #28177

541 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02908

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Family Dollar #28177 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three to closer to five violations per visit.

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

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations (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. Resource given to PIC.

2-103.11

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. Resource given to PIC.

2-501.11

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The dead rodent observed on glue trap. 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 roved from premise.

6-501.112

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster area observed with an accumulation of trash, litter, and/or other debris. Refuse areas must be kept clean as often as necessary to keep them clean.

5-501.115

Mar 25, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The floors under kick plates in retail have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and/or rodent droppings &urine. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning initiated during inspection.

6-501.12

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed a dead mouse on trap. 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 removed.

6-501.112

Mar 6, 2025

Environmental Complaint

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

View 4 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

Inspector notes: Inspector observed various food product with rodent gnaw marks, droppings, and/or urine. PIC voluntarily disposed of food product. See disposal list.

3-101.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of (rodents ) is not controlled as evidenced by (gnawed food product, urine, and droppings, 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 (food storage shelves in the retail and back storage area ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food, rodent droppings and urine.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the establishment have an accumulation of soil residue food debris, rodent droppings and urine. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the dairy cooler shelves and retail shelves have an accumulation of food and soil residue.

4-601.11(B)

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, trash, and 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar #28177 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar #28177 on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family Dollar #28177?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar #28177.

How does Family Dollar #28177 compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Family Dollar #28177 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Family Dollar #28177's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Family Dollar #28177 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Family Dollar #28177 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 #28177 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Family Dollar #28177 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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