Dollar Tree No. 4577
FAILMonday, February 5, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No vomit & diarrhea kit onsite. Provide kit
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. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of rodent droppings on the floor around the mop sink. Evidence of holes in the wall around the mopsink. Clean to remove rodent droppings. Fix hole in the walls around the mop sink. Evidence of rodent dropping all throughout the storage/receiving room. On the floor along the walls under the shelving heading towards the break area and around the trash compactor. Clean to remove rodent activy. I asked the PIC if I could see the pest reports which they had in an Eco Lab folder. I went back until Aug 2023 ( I stopped at Aug due to my time) and each report states the same issues. They need to fix the door sweep move boxes off the wall Clean fill in the holes inside and outside the building to stop the rodent activity. Both managers and I walked around the store and we spoke about the importance of cleaning not having food inside the bottom lockers I suggesed asking corporate for kick plates to put under the shelving. We went over the pest reports and what is documented on the reports. Ecob lab has visted the store on 1/24/24 1/29/24 and today 2/1/24.
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.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed water on the floor behind the toliet in the first bathroom (near the aisle) Contact licensed plumber to repair toliet.
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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Observed trash in and around the dumpster and near where they pick up the compacted boxes. Clean grounds around the trash area to help prevent rodent activity.
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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Fix the door sweep so that no outside light is visible. Provide proper placement of the door sweep.
Why This Matters
PEST INVASION: Open doors allow entry of flies (carry 100+ pathogens), rodents (35+ diseases), and airborne contaminants. One fly can contaminate entire prep area in minutes, landing on 30+ surfaces spreading E. coli, Salmonella.
Code Requirements
Install self-closing devices on ALL exterior doors immediately. Doors must close completely within 3 seconds. No gaps over 1/4 inch. Consider air curtains for frequently used doors. Keep doors closed when not in active use.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Observed a good amount of debis/food/items under the shelving and on the floor around the store. Sweep/clean to remove all debis under and around shelving. Observed a build up of dust on fan vent in the bathrooms. Clean to remove dust.
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.