Family Dollar Stores of MA No. 22684
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
September 22, 2025
Address
22 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
36 inspections
10 failures
1 closures
License
License #30018
Last inspected: September 22, 2025
Inspection History (36 most recent)
PASS
September 22, 2025
at 4:16 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 25, 2024
at 5:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 10, 2023
at 3:06 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 9, 2022
at 5:00 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 15, 2022
at 7:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 26, 2021
at 6:13 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8.404-11 Imminent Health Hazard- Sewer Back Up. Observed sewer back up at lower level resulting in a significant leak. Repair properly using a licensed plumber and clean and sanitized...
🚫 CLOSURE
October 25, 2021
at 3:49 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8.404-11 Imminent Health Hazard- Sewer Back Up. Observed sewer back up at lower level resulting in a significant leak. Repair properly using a licensed plumber and clean and sanitized...
PASS
August 26, 2021
at 5:19 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 12, 2021
at 8:00 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
PASS
December 16, 2020
at 6:33 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 26, 2020
at 3:45 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 22, 2020
at 7:31 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Floor at the retail area damaged in several areas. Repair.
PASS
November 8, 2019
at 6:05 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Food shelving with visible soils / Clean to remove. | 590.006/6-404.11-PF - Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf): 2 packages of ham with use by dates in August 2019. 2 containers ...
FAIL
October 29, 2019
at 2:47 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Food shelving with visible soils / Clean to remove. | 590.006/6-404.11-PF - Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf): 2 packages of ham with use by dates in August 2019. 2 containers ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 16, 2018
at 2:47 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving with canned goods and pre-packaged items with visible soils / Clean to remove | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors under shelving with visible soils and debris / Clean t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 8, 2017
at 6:39 PM
2 violations
32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: Toilet door not self-closing. Provide self-closing door. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Floor at the retail area damaged at the entance area. Must repair.
PASS
August 9, 2016
at 6:50 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 9, 2015
at 3:05 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair hand sink faucet in restroom | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Basement -Clean floor areas where needed | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Repair floor tiles wher...
PASS
August 5, 2014
at 2:59 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace broken thermometer to food refrigerator. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Employee rest room = Provide covered waste receptacle | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance...
FAIL
July 22, 2014
at 3:24 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace broken thermometer to food refrigerator. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Employee rest room = Provide covered waste receptacle | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 3, 2013
at 5:03 PM
2 violations
36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floor areas throughout the store. Focus on landing at top of basement stairs and employee break room. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: repair hole in overhead...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 7, 2012
at 4:14 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store any food products in unused restroom | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: provide covered waste receptacle in restroom
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 22, 2011
at 5:26 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all food products off the floor at LEAST SIX INCHES DURING STORAGE All raw shell eggs are to be stored on the bottom shelf in refrigeration unit | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 18, 2011
at 7:09 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Commercial rug at entrance of store is in disrepair causing people to trip coming in.Replace | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Some shelves are stained and have old food spills on them. Clean...
FAIL
August 11, 2011
at 5:11 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Commercial rug at entrance of store is in disrepair causing people to trip coming in.Replace | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Some shelves are stained and have old food spills on them. Clean...
PASS
May 9, 2011
at 7:06 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Some out of date canned foods are not segragated enough to inform consumer these products are not for sale. - Segragate and identify product and area as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some f...
FAIL
May 2, 2011
at 2:51 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Some out of date canned foods are not segragated enough to inform consumer these products are not for sale. - Segragate and identify product and area as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some f...
PASS
January 21, 2011
at 5:44 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelving throughout grocery aisles from all visible stains and soils | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Broken pipes in basement - odorous smells.Previous problem with waste water back...
FAIL
January 14, 2011
at 5:32 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelving throughout grocery aisles from all visible stains and soils | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Broken pipes in basement - odorous smells.Previous problem with waste water back...
PASS
April 8, 2010
at 5:15 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Basement has some rain water. It appears to come from an area that was once a restroom.It doesn't appear to be raw sewage. No odor or debris in the water that is on the floor and no odor coming from ...
FAIL
April 1, 2010
at 4:57 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Basement has some rain water. It appears to come from an area that was once a restroom.It doesn't appear to be raw sewage. No odor or debris in the water that is on the floor and no odor coming from ...
FAIL
March 25, 2010
at 3:25 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Commercial rug at entrance of store is in disrepair causing people to trip coming in.Replace | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Some shelves are stained and have old food spills on them. Clean...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 16, 2009
at 3:49 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Pallets holding soda displays are heavily soiled. Clean or replace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelves throughout business from all visible stains and soils. | 34-5-501.111/.115 ...
FAIL
July 8, 2009
at 4:33 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Pallets holding soda displays are heavily soiled. Clean or replace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelves throughout business from all visible stains and soils. | 34-5-501.111/.115 ...
FAIL
June 23, 2009
at 4:27 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Pallets holding soda displays are heavily soiled. Clean or replace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelves throughout business from all visible stains and soils. | 34-5-501.111/.115 ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 30, 2008
at 2:03 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Basement -clean slop sink