Dollar Tree No. 4577

Controlling Pests (Pf)

At the time of the inspection the 2 bottom shelves in the chip isle did not have any chips stored on them. The PIC stated that they had remove the chips from the shelving 3 days ago and they were considered damaged goods. The kick plates were also removed from this aisle. Evidence of fresh rodent droppings were present on the shelving during the inspection. One of the staff members cleaned up the rodent droppings after the droppings were pointed out to them. The back room also has evidence of rodent droppings near the rear door. Clean to remove rodent droppings. After looking over reports from 1/13/25 12/10/24 11/26/24 10/16/24 9/9/24 8/27/24. On 8/27/24 the exterminator stated in the report that all boxes need to be removed 6-18 inches from against the wall so that traps could be placed and proper cleaning could take place. This recommendation has been on every report since 8.27.25 and no corrective attention as taken place. The exterminator also stated in his report that all the exterior doors need door sweeps. NO daylight should be seen on the bottom of the doors. Also the door leading into the back room I recommend putting doors sweeps on as well. Please look over all these pest reports and ensure that you are taking corrective attention on all the recommendations noted on the pest report. Kick plates have been removed from the chip aisle. Continue keeping this off. Ownership should consider purchasing shelving for the back room. To ensure all boxes are being stored properly off the floor. The exterminator needs to be able to put traps down and the floors need to be cleaned to help prevent with rodent activity. Contact the licensed exterminator and provide a detailed report and an action plan moving forward. Discontinue placing chips on the shelving over night. All chips need to be placed in totes and removed from shelving. Soda shelving and chip shelving need to be cleaned and sanitized to remove soil. Boxes are still being placed on the floor and not on proper shelving. Discontinue using soda racks for storage.

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Observed a good amount of boxes in the back room being stored on the floor. Provide proper storage at a miminum of 6 inches off the floor. And remove all boxes 6 to 18 inches from the walls. See pest report.

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Observed debis under the shelving through out the store. Clean/sanitize to remove debris and items under all shelving. Observed items and debris on the floor in the back room. Clean/sanitize and remove all items off the floor.

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Observed all exterior doors and the doors leading out to the back room need updated door sweeps. Ensure no daylight is coming through the bottom or in between the doors. Provide doorsweeps.

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Observed debis outside around the trash area. Clean to remove all debris.

NO 2025 HEALTH PERMIT