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Dollar General Store No. 19117

FAIL

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:29 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)

Checklist has been created and will be enforced by managers. Management is instructed to ensure all corrective actions that are recommended by the exterminator on the IPM are addressed immediately. Debris is still prevalent under chip aisle and is noted on the IPM for 9/12/24 service.

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)

Small rodent droppings observed on dog food shelving and in chip aisle. PIC stated that all shelving is cleaned at 4:30am every morning / PIC instructed to use plastic covered bins on the retail floor as there is evidence rodents are active during the day after morning cleaning

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 Floor cleaning company will be out to remove kick plates and deep clean floors PIC will reach out with date once confirmed

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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