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CVS No. 11036

FAIL

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM

Address
451 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
RF
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
31 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Small rodent droppings and urine stains appear to be old on the shelving in the back room before the basement stairs. Shelving surface is corkboard like material and not easily cleaned / Clean and or replace shelving with a surface that is more easily cleanable and non absorbant

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.115-PF
✓ Corrected

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Dog feces on floor inside of the store / Manager states a non service animal was in the store the previous day / Ensure management is prohibiting all non-service animals / Contaminated floor area must be cleaned and sanitized immediately.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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