Alex Market VI
FAILWednesday, November 2, 2022 at 6:27 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the shelves stroing bags of chips. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspeciton.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Interior of the sliding glass Ice cream freezer with excess frost and ice build-up. Clean to remove. There was no product inside of the freezer at the time of the inspection.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.