Dollar Tree
FAILFriday, August 9, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of mice droppings around the chip shelves. PIC has the pest control inspecting each week. Multiple glue boards under shelves. The PIC will need to clean the floor and put the traps down. Please have pest control address this and with the help of you clean the floor and shelves each day.
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
PIC will need to clean the floor under the shelves in the retail food areas.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean