Family Dollar #29082
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Family Dollar #29082, the earliest from 2023. On May 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Family Dollar #29082 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 19, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance and back 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
95
May 5, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings throughout retail shelving. 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.
6-202.15
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of: 1. Retail shelving: pet isle, chip isle (rodent droppings) 2. Milk cooler (brown residue)
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
82
Apr 12, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (whole shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (hot dogs and sausages) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by small rodent droppings on food items and numerous shelves throughout the store, and on the floor in the store and back area. Rat droppings observed on the cement slab outside the back door, and burrows observed along the fence outside the building. 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 PCS last date of service 3/29/2024. Pest Control Service must be provided daily until no evidence of pests.
6-501.111
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on shelves and floor with rodent droppings.
3-305.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster enclosure has an accumulation of trash bags, litter, leaf litter, and debris. Dumpster enclosures must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or rodent droppings and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
64
Jul 18, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Refuse area and surrounding refuse area was observed with litter and trash. An area for refuse, returnables, and recyclables must be maintained free of litter and clean in order to prevent any harborage conditions for pests.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under retail shelving have an accumulation of soil residue, old rodent droppings and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
90
Jul 3, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: One bag of cereal and four bags of prunes were observed gnawed. PIC voluntarily disposed of food.
3-101.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by gnawed food, gnawed baseboard and rodent 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the retail shelving have an accumulation of rodent droppings and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor underneath retail shelves have an accumulation of soil residue 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: Baseboard was observed gnawed. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
67
Jun 15, 2023
Environmental Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in food bearing aisles, droppings on towels and gnawed paper towel package. 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. Contaminated products were voluntarily disposed by PIC.
6-501.111
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Small rodent carcass was observed on glue trap under food bearing aisle. Rat carcass was observed in refuse area. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premise at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
6-501.112
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Inventory was observed stored right against wall in back storage room. Inventory shall be stored at least 12 inches off the wall for pest control to properly assess area for pest activity.
3-305.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the food shelves and pet food shelves have an accumulation of rodent droppings and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Mops not properly air-dried after use
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Family Dollar #29082 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar #29082 on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Family Dollar #29082?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar #29082.
How does Family Dollar #29082 compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Family Dollar #29082 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has Family Dollar #29082's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Family Dollar #29082 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Family Dollar #29082 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 #29082 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Family Dollar #29082 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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