Dollar Tree No. 5592
FAILTuesday, December 12, 2023 at 5:54 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
All product must be stored 6 inches off the floor. The basement has a lot of product on the floor.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Dust retail shelves.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-501.16-C
Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)
POIC will need to address the piles of empty boxes in retail and basment area and trash them.
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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean the floor in the basement of debris and water build up. Clean the floor under retail shelves of debris dust and product. Clean stairs to basement.
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
590.006/6-501.112-C
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
PIC will need to check traps in basement and remove any that have mice on them. Please replace with new ones.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Flies carry 100+ pathogens, land on feces then food. Transfer 2 million bacteria per landing. Roaches spread 33 bacteria types, 6 parasitic worms. One roach can contaminate entire kitchen overnight. Major asthma trigger.
Code Requirements
Eliminate immediately: Kill visible pests, Find and eliminate breeding sites, Fix all screens/seal openings, Remove standing water, Clean drains weekly, Professional treatment if over 5 insects seen, Install fly lights/traps.