Blessing of God African Market
PASSFriday, December 13, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed mice droppings under and around the coffin freezer and in the bathroom located next store. Spoke to the exterminator on the phone and he stated that he batted around the area. The coffin freezer must be lifted or removed to clean/sanitize underneath and remove any dead rodents and mice droppings. PIC was able to provide reports from 11/27 and 12/10. Please address the recommendations on the report. Repairing a hole in the wall. Also clean the urine on the wall located next store.
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.