Blessing of God African Market
PASS W/ CONDITIONSThursday, October 24, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of rodent activity in the back hallway. At the time of the re inspection the owner was not able to provide a detailed IPM report but she was able to contact the licensed exterminator. I spoke to the exterminator and he stated that they found rat burrow in the basement. The exterminator stated he would send the report over and is scheduled to come back out on 10/ 24/24. Observed round green pellets in the store area and the owner stated she put that bait down. Owner removed all open bait at the time of the re inspection. 10/24/24- Exterminator has not emailed over the last inspection report. He is due to come back today. Owner tried calling him and no answer. Observed rodent droppings in the retail area on the floor and on the shelving the door leading in the bathroom area is being chewed by rodents. Observed rat dropping in the basement. Clean to remove all rat droppings. The owner was able to organize 50% of the basement. Clean and organize the other 50% and continue to store all items minium of 6 inches off the floor.
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.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed big bags of rice being stored on the shelf. Provide containers to store the rice bags. Observed a bag of rice chewed from rodent activity. PIC removed bag.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed heavy dust on all can goods. Clean to remove dust build up on all retail foods and shelving.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed clutter in the basement. Clean and organize the basement. Provide proper storage for boxes in the basement. To help with rodent activity. No food is being stored in the basement.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean