Family Dollar Store No. 27248
PASSFriday, May 31, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-701.11-P
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Many packages of candy/pet foods/cereals and other food products with what appears to be gnaw markings and droppings. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. All Adulterated foods are to be removed and Voluntarily discarded.
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.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
At the time of the inspection there was still an ongoing issue with rodent activity. Upper management is to provide additional support and guidance in order to address the issues at the current location. Food storage shelves should have less products on them in order to properly monitor and address the rodent issue.
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.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of heavy rodent activity noted on the sales floor where pet foods candy crackers cereals and other foods are being stored. Address and provide additional pest control reports for the re-inspection.
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Shelves storing food products with what appears to be rodent droppings and with an odor. Clean to remove and sanitize all affected food storage 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.