CVS No. 1264
FAILThursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Today I found a few areas on the retail floor with rodent droppings and product with holes in the bag. PIc stated that pest control inspects 3 days a week. I review reports and multiple catches have been noted. Candy at front counter pet food and most of the bags of chips. PIC will need to do a deep cleaning and in for pest control of your findings. Please email the last three reports and the next few. Reports of larger rodents in the back room (rats). Pest control has rat traps and the outdoor black box inside the back room. Pest control was here today and traps not set and no bait on traps. 3-12-25 The retail area was clean but the last two pest control reports had 5 and 3 catches. PIC will need to send the reports as he gets them for us to review. PIC did find a hole in the back room that was filled in. And a hole in the wall between them and next door. Nothing found in the ceilings or bacement. 3-19-25 At this time found droppings on shelves in retail area. Pest control is inspecting three days a week. Reports email this morning with catches still. PIC will need to continue to clean and check food as it is put back out onto shelves. Staff found a dead rat in back room and removed it. A hole was filled in the back room and have not seen any in the past few weeks. Please will need to continue with the pest control inspects and emailing them to the Health Division
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.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
ON retail shelf I found Famous Amos cookies with holes in the bag. Droppings on shelves in a few other areas. See photos.
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.