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Dollar General Store No. 19117

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 3:19 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Manager team is instructed to put together a daily maintainence cleaning routine that involves daily inspections and cleaning of all floors and shelving throughout estabishment and enforce it

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

1 live mouse observed running across aisle climbing up on the bread rack and eating a loaf of bread. PIC was there to observe as well and removed gnawed bread. Ecolab is here 2x per week and noted 2 mice caught in most recent IPM. Discussed using plastic covered bins to store food items in (including pet food) in the past. PIC is instructed to provide plastic covered bins and to remove stand alone racks of food in the middle of the aisles

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 590.006/6-501.12-C

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

The floors and shelves throughout the entire store were observed with small rodent droppings and other soils / All areas were shown to PIC / Provide a deep clean throughout and maintain a daily cleaning schedule. Remove all kick plates from all shelving including non food aisles to all exterminator better access to treat

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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