Family Dollar #31977

1035 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904
License: Cash Registers - 3-5
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Garbage & refuse properly disposed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Family Dollar #31977's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations (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.Resource given to PIC.
2-103.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector observed an accumulation of trash, litter, and/or other debris in outside dumpster area and surrounding front area of establishment. Outside areas must be kept cleaned as often as necessary to keep them 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
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 in the back storage area have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and/or small accumalation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
74
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Hole observed near electrical box in back room. Opening observed on exterior of building by refuse area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Excess of empty boxes and clutter observed in back room area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions for pests. Inventory in back room area was observed stored right against the wall. Inventory shall be stored 12 inches off wall in order to allow proper pest control access.
6-501.114
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar #31977 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar #31977 on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family Dollar #31977?

Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar #31977.

How does Family Dollar #31977 compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Family Dollar #31977 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Family Dollar #31977's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Family Dollar #31977 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Family Dollar #31977 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.