CVS Pharmacy No. 1031
FAILFriday, July 5, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Yogurt and dairy products in walk in cooler at elevated temperatures. Yogurt at 70F. Person in charge discarded all items that were elevated in temperature.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Walk in refrigerator observed broken. Thermometer at 71F. Majority of items held in walk in cooler are bottled non tcs beverages. Two racks of dairy items observed with elevated temperatures. Yogurt 70F half and half 69F. Person in charge indicated a work order has been placed. Repair.
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
At this time found evidence of rodent droppings in the retail chip area. PIC will need to clean area and have pest control inspect. Pest control is inspecting a few days a weeks. On the reports did not see many catches. No kick plates and did not see any glue boards or boxes under shelves. Please address and email report to me.
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)
In retail area (chips shelf) found bags of chips that rodents have gotten into. PIC will need to ckeck each day and remove open bags. Suggested that bottom shelf be used for water and for pest control to put traps of some kind under shelf.
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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
PIC will need to clean retail shelves in food area. Evidence of rodent droppings and eat into bags of chips.
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.