Family Dollar #30008

104 Danielson Pk North, Scituate, RI 02857

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Jun 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Scituate average 89, so Family Dollar #30008 trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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 in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the freezer area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC stated a work order is in place.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under salesfloor shelving have an accumulation of debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Cases of bottled water were observed stored on the floor in the stock room and sales floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Door tracks to the beverage coolers have an accumulation of debris; liquid spill was observed in the reach-in refrigerator. Staff began cleaning during inspection.

4-601.11(B)

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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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. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance during inspection.

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. Inspector provided RIDOH Employee Health Agreement during inspection.

[2-103-.11 (M)]

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Cases of bottled water and beverages were observed stored on the floor throughout the salesfloor area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the salesfloor area. Packages of Styrofoam plates were observed on the floor.

4-903.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the Pepsi cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Hand washing sinks were observed with an accumulation of film in the staff restrooms.

6-501.18

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The refuse area has an accumulation of trash and debris. Refuse areas shall be maintained clean to prevent harborage conditions.

5-501.115

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpsters are not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees personal food items were observed in various self-serve refrigerators. Establishment to designate an area for employee's food.

6-403.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar #30008 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar #30008 on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family Dollar #30008?

Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar #30008.

How does Family Dollar #30008 compare to other restaurants in Scituate?

Family Dollar #30008 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Scituate average of 89.

Has Family Dollar #30008's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Family Dollar #30008 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Family Dollar #30008 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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