Family Dollar #28896

921 Manton Ave, Providence, RI 02909

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Family Dollar #28896, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from two to four between inspections.

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

The city-wide average is 80, putting Family Dollar #28896 squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the front entrance, 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

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the back storage area & mop sink area do not have coving, observed exposed sheet rock with holes. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

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

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Jun 30, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 20, 2023

Environmental Complaint

5 minor violations.

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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 several areas of the market and in the back storage area. 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 market shelves and the refrigerator have an accumulation of mold and debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility including the toilet room have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris. Fallen food observed beneath many market shelves. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The area outside the building has an accumulation of litter and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar #28896 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar #28896 on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family Dollar #28896?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar #28896.

How does Family Dollar #28896 compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Family Dollar #28896 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Family Dollar #28896's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Family Dollar #28896 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Family Dollar #28896 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 #28896 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Family Dollar #28896 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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