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Retail Food · Boston, MA

Dollar Tree No. 07679

1580 Vfw Pw

Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

8 inspections

Inspection

Mar 13, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Several bags of pet food observed with gnaw markings. Address clean to remove and also increase the amount of visits from pest control. Several severly dented cans of vegetables observed on shelves. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for any types of adulteration.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Debris and food spills observed under and around the shelves storing foods. Clean to remove. Storage shleves storing pet foods are to completely cleaned and sanitized pior to the re-inspection being conducted.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed along the walls in teh back storage room. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 4, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Several bags of pet food observed with gnaw markings. Address clean to remove and also increase the amount of visits from pest control. Several severly dented cans of vegetables observed on shelves. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for any types of adulteration.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Debris and food spills observed under and around the shelves storing foods. Clean to remove. Storage shleves storing pet foods are to completely cleaned and sanitized pior to the re-inspection being conducted.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed along the walls in teh back storage room. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 30, 2026

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor under and around food storage shelves visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove. Floor of the walk-in freezer visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 28, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the shelves in the freezer on retail floor from dry ice cream. Under the small package nuts as discussed found some rodent droppings. Please clean to remove and infor pest control. 5-14-25 At time of re-inspection found dry ice cream in freezer that was not cleaned up. Also in retail area found open packages of food by customers that are not being cleaned up. Please clean all retail shelves of dry foods.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

I review pest control reports. Please be sure that staff is reading reports and making the corrections noted on the reports. reports should repairs going back a month or two. Also found some droppings in the retail area by the small bagged nuts and cookies. Please address this with pest control. Back room will need to be organized so that pest control can get along the walls to do a proper inspection. 5-14-25 At this time PIC stated that pest control did not come back out. PIC will need to have the repairs done that are noted on the report and cleaning of dry food and open food packages on retail shelves. Back room will need to be organized so pest control can get in to do the inspection.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 14, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the shelves in the freezer on retail floor from dry ice cream. Under the small package nuts as discussed found some rodent droppings. Please clean to remove and infor pest control. 5-14-25 At time of re-inspection found dry ice cream in freezer that was not cleaned up. Also in retail area found open packages of food by customers that are not being cleaned up. Please clean all retail shelves of dry foods.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

I review pest control reports. Please be sure that staff is reading reports and making the corrections noted on the reports. reports should repairs going back a month or two. Also found some droppings in the retail area by the small bagged nuts and cookies. Please address this with pest control. Back room will need to be organized so that pest control can get along the walls to do a proper inspection. 5-14-25 At this time PIC stated that pest control did not come back out. PIC will need to have the repairs done that are noted on the report and cleaning of dry food and open food packages on retail shelves. Back room will need to be organized so pest control can get in to do the inspection.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 7, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floor in the walk ins. Under the shelves in retail area.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

I review pest control reports. Please be sure that staff is reading reports and making the corrections noted on the reports. reports should repairs going back a month or two. Also found some droppings in the retail area by the small bagged nuts and cookies. Please address this with pest control. Back room will need to be organized so that pest control can get along the walls to do a proper inspection.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 3, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Replace door sweep on back door.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floor in Both walk ins In backroom And under retail shelves.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to have a plumber come out and fix the fauset in the restroom so it shuts on by it self and not turning the water off below. This will need to be done right away. Please let all staff and customer use the other restroom.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 24, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Replace door sweep on back door.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floor in Both walk ins In backroom And under retail shelves.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to have a plumber come out and fix the fauset in the restroom so it shuts on by it self and not turning the water off below. This will need to be done right away. Please let all staff and customer use the other restroom.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 24, 2024 · Original Source

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