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Family Dollar No. 31662

FAIL

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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

Management is to ensure all recommendations from pest control are being addressed and follwed up upon top help minimize any type of rodent activity.

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
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.12-C

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Bottles of water and other food products observed being stored on the ground. Address and ensure all food products remain a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. Various boxes and other products observed blocking several isles near the front of the store. Discontinue and ensure all area's of the store are accessible to help control any possible rodent activity and for pest control to do their job effectively. Boxes of product for the store observed being stacked in the restrooms. Disocnitnue and store all products in a clean and protected manner.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Dust and visible debris observed under and around food storage shelves. Address and clean to remove any debris/droppings. Area under and around where Easter candy is being stored.

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Excess debris observed around the outside dumpster area/grounds. Address and ensure all debris and trash are being removed on a more frequent basis to help minimize any type of activity.

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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