🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

Family Dollar No. 31662

FAIL

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Address
273 COLUMBIA RD
Dorchester, MA 02121
Category
RF
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
20 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Several bags of candy and as well as other food products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and continuosly check storage shelves for any signs of adulterated foods. Adulterated foods were removed at the time of the inspection.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Management does not appear to be following recommnedations from Pest control on the amount of stock that is currently in the store/on the shleves. Address and ensure recommendations are being folllowed in order to help minimize the amount of activity noted during the inspection.

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(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves storing cookies/candy and other foods. Address and provide an additional pest control report addressing the current issues.

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 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

All storage shelves with evidence of rodent droppings are to be properly cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
View Facility Profile →
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department