Dollar Tree
FAILMonday, September 30, 2024 at 4:09 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. 9-11-24 PIC will need to review the report from pest control and clean areas patch holes and replace door sweeps as noted in report.
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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
PIC will need to review the last pest control report and make repairs as noted in the report. All areas will need to be addressed. Door sweep holes in walls and general cleaning of the location as put in the report. 9-30-24 Please continue to make repairs noted by Pest control. If building owner is not cleaning up the barrels you may want to clean out the one inf front of our door.
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.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
The building has barrels out side along the front of the building. The bags are empty but trash and food is built up under bags. Please clean and or remove barrels until problem is resolved. PIC stated that the owner of the building has been informed of the pest issues.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.