Family Dollar #32469

711 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907

License: Cash Registers - 3-5

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Family Dollar #32469, the earliest from 2023. Family Dollar #32469 was last inspected on Oct 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Retail cooler and freezer units located in the retail area were not in good repair. Cooler ambient of 60F and freezer ambient of 76F. No TCS foods were observed in cooler and no items observed in freezer unit. PIC has a work order placed.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the retail coolers and retail shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, old droppings, and other debris.

4-602.13

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The roof in the non-food retail area is in poor repair (leaking). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC stated work order is in for this.

6-501.11

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

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Inspector observed a heavy accumulation of trash build up around refuse area. Area to be maintained clean.

5-501.115

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front retail 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

May 8, 2024

Environmental Complaint

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodent is not controlled as evidenced by a small accumaltion of droppings on candy shelves and pet food 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

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

Jun 21, 2023

Environmental Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in the: 1. candy isle 2. chip isle 3. back storage area. 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 contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Inspector observed pest control device stored on shelves throughout retail area. PIC informed.

3-307.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Dollar #32469 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar #32469 on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family Dollar #32469?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Family Dollar #32469.

How does Family Dollar #32469 compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Family Dollar #32469 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Family Dollar #32469's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Family Dollar #32469 have averaged around seven 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 #32469 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Family Dollar #32469 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Family Dollar #32469 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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