Dollar Tree No. 07507
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
50
Score
The Dollar Tree located at 45 Vine St in Charlestown, MA underwent a high-risk inspection on April 1, 2026, with a score of 50. This inspection resulted in three major and eight minor violations, including issues with a certified food protection manager, clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events, and repairing premises structures. While this most recent inspection indicated several areas needing attention, the facility's historical record shows mostly low-risk assessments across 23 previous inspections.
23
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
58
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
May 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
47
May 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
50
Oct 11, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Apr 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Feb 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Jan 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Aug 18, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Aug 10, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide certified food protection manager certificate. Provide
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for V & D clean up events. Provide . Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles observed missing above the restroom entrance. Provide
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed missing effective door sweep. Provide door sweep to prevent entryway for pests/rodents
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the retail/ storge rooms/ walk in/restroom observed visible soiled from loose debris debris accumulation and dirty marks. Clean to remvoe
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing sinks installation (c)
Inspector notes: Both restrooms observed missing handwashing signage. Provide employee must wash hands signage to each restroom
590.005/5-202.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of multiple door grab & cold cold unit/freezer unit observed soiled from visible food spills. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple door grab & go freezer/fridge unit shelvings observed lined up with cardboard. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.11-C
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple cans of vienna bites campbell's soup observed dented on retail shelvings. Discontinue
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Restrooms observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. ***PIC to post current Health Permit 2026 PIC to post current Site Cleanliness Permit PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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