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Dollar Tree No. 4577

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Friday, February 9, 2024 at 3:28 PM

Address
950 AMERICAN LEGION HW
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
RF
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
38 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF
✓ Corrected

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C
✓ Corrected

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.115-C
✓ Corrected

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 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. 2/9/24- Bridget placed an order in to her company to fix the door sweep in the back entrance and front entrance.

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.

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