CVS No. 49
PASSTuesday, September 12, 2017 at 4:04 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Heavy rodent activity noted in isles storing bags of chips. Address and provide an up to date detailed pest control report for the re-inspection. 8-28-17: Heavy rodent activity under shelving where chips were displayed remove shelving and throughlt clean and sainitze flooring area. 8-28-18: 7 bags of Dog food on shelving with holes eaten my mice manager discarded unsafe products at time of inspection. 8/29/17: Management is to provide a detailed IPM report to the City of Boston Health Department. Pest control services are to be provided on a daily basis and reports to be provided to the City of Boston. All kick plates are to removed throughout the retail portion of the store and store is to baited throughout. All storage area's and racks are to be accessible in order for pest control to monitor and bait appropriately. Carpets are to be cleaned by a professional company after pest control treatment has been completed with report provided to the City of Boston.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.
Code Requirements
Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.
Corrective Actions
Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Several storage shelves where chips and dog food being stored with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove whenever noticed to help minimize any activity. 8-28-17: Shelving with rodent droppings and soils clean to remove and sainitze daily
Why This Matters
INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.
Code Requirements
Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.
Corrective Actions
Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log
37-6-201.11
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
Ceiling tiles missing and stained from AC leak replace
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition