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CVS/PHARMACY No. 1009

FAIL

Friday, January 6, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Address
509 MAIN
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
RF
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
49 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Mouse droppings found on shelving in aisle 20 (Chewed bag of Trail Mix) clean to remove 1-6-23.

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
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.115-C

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Outdoor loading dock grate area with debris and trash clean to remove Door sweeps on loading dock door damaged replace Door sweeps need to be placed on door to pharmacy and 3 doors to outside old display area

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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