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Dollar Tree No. 07507

FAIL

Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Address
45 VINE ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
RF
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
28 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

3) Droppings and urine residue found under shelving in aisles 1 and along front entrance area near walkway 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

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 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

1) Debris found under mechanical loading dock ramp clean to removend sanitize 2) dirt and derbis found in back storage area 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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department