Dollar Tree No. 07507
PASS W/ CONDITIONSThursday, March 30, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
1) Bags of chips and peanuts eaten into remove / discard and store properly to protect from contamination 2) Droppings found at front area near water bottles along wall clean to remove (Manager stated at time of inspection that water bottles have been eaten thru at times) 3) Droppings and urine residue found under shelving in aisles 3-6 clean to remove 4) Dropping found throughout back storage area clean to remove 5) Loading dock doors with light coming thru both door on bottom and sides supply proper door sweeps to prevent entrance to facilty 6) 2-3 Mice seen running in aisles at time of inspection supply exterminator reports
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)
1) Debris under loading dock ramp clean to remove 2) dirt and derbis found in back storage are clean to remove 3) debris and spills found in aisles clean to remove
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