Cincinnati, OH

Family Dollar Store #26407

2120 Ferguson Rd

Last inspected Nov 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Family Dollar Store #26407 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Not In Compliance”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Oct 31, 2023 to Nov 4, 2026.
Has Family Dollar Store #26407 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 31, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 4, 2026

Not In Compliance

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Floor no cleaned frequently enough.

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

notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s Notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Shelves are dusty. Clean the shelves, maintain them clean.

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

notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Damage ceiling tiles due to a leak from the roof.

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 Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Jun 13, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 16, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s Notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. -Observed the racks in the walk-in refrigerator soiled in debris.

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

notedCode 7.2Chemicals

Official Wording

7.2 - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material - Separation/Location on Retail Display Shelving

Inspector’s Notes

Poisonous/toxic materials for retail sale are stored improperly.

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 16, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 21, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 13, 2023

Abated

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(N)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.4(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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

notedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

Inspector’s Notes

"OBSERVATION: Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Observed mildew debris on the shelving of the refrigerator holding food items. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC voluntarily removed all food items from the shelves and cleaned and sanitized soiled food surface."

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

notedCode 3717-1-05.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 13, 2023 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 31, 2023

Not Abated

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(N)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.4(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "

Inspector’s Notes

"Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. Observed an overflowing trash receptacle outside the facility causing unnecessary litter on the premises."

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

notedCode 3717-1-05.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."

Inspector’s Notes

"Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."

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

notedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

Inspector’s Notes

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 Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source