CVS No. 1264
FAILTuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
At this time found droppings on retail shelves at front counter pet food cereal and chips. Back room shelves and floor also. PIC will need to have all food shelves checked each day. Product on floor in back room will need to be put on shelves or movable storage units so they can be moved off the wall so pest control and put traps along the walls. A deep clean is needed in back room and retail shelves. Please have pest control bait in the ceiling and under all retail shelves.
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)
PIC will need to store all back stock off the floor 6 inches and in back room should be stored off the wall so pest control and install and check traps.
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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Retail shelves as discussed with PIC will need to be cleaned. Along the metal runner between shelves have droppings and around product on shelves. This need to be done each day. Front candy shelf had a few catches and kick plates should be removed so more traps can be put under them and checked each day.
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.