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Dollar General Store No. 19117

FAIL

Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 3:55 PM

Address
500 GENEVA AV
Dorchester, MA 02122
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
40 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of live roach activity observed at the time of the re-inspection. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of re-inpection form 9/2/2022. Pest control report was provided for 9/7/2022. Kick plates on the sales floor are to be removed and properly cleaned and sanitized prior to the re-inspection being conducted..

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 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Small ice cream chest with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Excess moisture observed on the floor in the back storage room near the mop sink. Clean to remove to help minimize fruit fly activity. Kick plates to be removed from the sales shelves and any excess food debris and spills are to be completely cleaned and sanitized prior to the re-inspection being conducted. Once kick plates have been removed management is to then properly monitor and routinely clean under shelves and check for any type of rodent/insect activity.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Back storag area with excess boxes and debris. Clean to remove any unecessary clutter and debris.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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