Family Dollar #31705
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
90
Score
Family Dollar #31705 has been inspected 13 times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to three.
The pattern that stands out is insects, rodents & animals not present, which has been cited nine times.
Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Family Dollar #31705 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Environmental Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Outside refuse area observed with an accumulation of trash, litter, furniture, and/or other debris
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Gates surrounding the dumpster area is in poor repair. Observed damaged, missing, and/or broken gates.
6-501.11
90
Mar 20, 2025
Environmental Complaint
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: A package of sausage was observed discolored. PIC disposed of.
3-101.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by droppings and urine throughout establishment. 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 retail shelves and the back storage shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, droppings, and other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The refuse area was observed with an accumulation of trash, liter, and other debris. Per person in charge, a work order to clean trash was submitted on 3/20/25.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
67
Nov 13, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Opening present to wall in the (retail) refrigeration area. PIC informed.
6-501.11
95
Oct 24, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several bags of food and containers of oatmeal observed gnawed and adulterated with rodent droppings and urine. Disposed.
3-101.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings, urine, gnawed foods. 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: Inspector observed a trapped rodent on a glueboard. PIC informed.
6-501.112
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving units (retail and storage room), u-boats, etc. have an accumulation of dust, dirt, rodent droppings and urine, food residue, and other debris. Equipment to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Refuse area observed with an accumulation of trash and debris. Areas to be cleaned and maintained.
5-501.115
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility, cash register area and entire facility have an accumulation of rodent droppings/urine, soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Entire facility to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
6-501.114
58
Oct 2, 2024
Environmental Complaint
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 (droppings and urine). 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 (retail food storage and utility back storage room shelves) have an accumulation of dirt, rodent droppings and urine, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items, 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
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility including back storage area have an accumulation of droppings, soil residue and/or other debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
78
Aug 28, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The presence of (rodent) is not controlled as evidenced by (droppings and gnawed food). 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 voluntarily disposed of food product.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in back storage area 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
86
Jun 28, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2024
Environmental Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Food package damaged or integrity compromised
Inspector notes: Inspector observed various food product in contact with rodent urine, gnawed food, and feces.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product. See disposal form
3-202.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of (rodents) is not controlled as evidenced by (rodent droppings, urine, and gnawed food ). 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 following observed with droppings: 1.food aisle shelves 2.pet food aisle shelves 3.detergent end display shelves 4.candy aisles shelves 5.front display food shelves
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside refuse and surrounding area is observed with litter, trash , and other debris. Outside refuse areas must be kept clean as often as necessary to keep them clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the back storage area have an accumulation of rodent droppings and/or other debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
64
Jun 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
Inspector notes: Inspector observed various food product in contact with rodents droppings, urine, and/or gnawed food product.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-101.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in back storage area and food storage shelves. 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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster area has an accumulation of trash, litter, an other debris. Refuse areas must be keep clean as often as necessary to keep them clean
5-501.115
74
Apr 19, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Beverages were observed stored on the floor in the retail area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
95
Apr 16, 2024
Environmental Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by droppings, urine, and gnawed food products. 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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage area, 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: Beverages were observed stored on the floor in the (retail 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 the retail storage shelves throughout the store have an accumulation of rodent droppings, urine, and other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Surrounding outside refuse area has an accumulation of trash, litter, and other debris. Refuse areas must cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Inspector observed damage/heavy impact to the exterior of building. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Structural repairs needed.
6-501.11
64
Mar 14, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings throughout establishment. 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
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the food storage shelves of nut/coffee and pet food aisles have a small accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the dumpster area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
82
Feb 29, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
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. Poster emailed to PIC.
2-501.11
Food package damaged or integrity compromised
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed various mixed nuts and coffee in contact with rodent urine and feces.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-202.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings throughout the establishment. 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Various beverages were observed stored on the floor in the retail area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the food retail shelves of the nut, cookie, and pet food have an accumulation of dust, debris, and rodent droppings.PIC began cleaning and sanitizing shelves during inspection.
4-602.13
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Family Dollar #31705 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar #31705 on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Family Dollar #31705?
Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar #31705.
How does Family Dollar #31705 compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Family Dollar #31705 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has Family Dollar #31705's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Family Dollar #31705 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Family Dollar #31705 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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