Family Dollar #31732

48 Plainfield St, Providence, RI 02909

License: Cash Registers - 3-5

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Family Dollar #31732 has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Family Dollar #31732 is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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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

Oct 7, 2024

Re-Inspection

3 minor violations.

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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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator #1 was in poor repair. At time of inspection, ambient was 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit was taken out of service prior to inspection, service ticket submitted. Refrigerator #2 was in poor repair. At time of inspection, ambient was 44 degrees Fahrenheit, no TCS foods in unit. Freezer was in poor repair. At time of inspection, ambient was 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit was taken out of service prior to inspection, service ticket submitted. Refrigerator #3 was in poor repair. At time of inspection, ambient was 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit was taken out of service prior to inspection, service ticket submitted.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

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

4-602.13

Sep 26, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Several foods were observed held at 47-53 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.

3-501.16(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (juice, Lunchables) in the refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge

Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.

2-102.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator #1 was in poor repair. At time of inspection, ambient was 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit was taken out of service at time of inspection. See disposal. Refrigerator #2 was in poor repair. At time of inspection, ambient was 45 degrees Fahrenheit. At time of inspection, no TCS foods in unit. Freezer was in poor repair. At time of inspection, ambient was 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Service ticket was put in prior to inspection. Refrigerator #3 was in poor repair. At time of inspection, ambient was 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Service ticket was put in prior to inspection.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of: 1. Refrigerator #1 shelving (white residue) 2. Refrigerator #3 shelving (black residue) 3. Retail shelving (black residue/other debris)

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar #31732 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar #31732 on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family Dollar #31732?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar #31732.

How does Family Dollar #31732 compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Family Dollar #31732 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Family Dollar #31732's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Family Dollar #31732 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Family Dollar #31732 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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