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CVS/Pharmacy No. 619

FAIL

Friday, May 5, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Address
1150 SARATOGA ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
RF
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
28 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

At the time of the re-inspection there was minimized activity noted. 2 Mass trappings had been conducted as well by pest control. There was still acitivity noted in the back storage room with evidence of rodent droppings. Orkin is now providing extermintations 3 times a week unitl fuirther notice reports were available at the time of the re-inspection..

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 590.003/3-305.11-C

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Back room - area of water bottle cases. Pallets used in back area for storing items. Discontinue and provide storage racks that allow for space for efficient floor cleaning underneath and along walls. That specific area is odorus and there were rodent droppings observed in between pallets.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department