Family Dollar Stores of MA No. 2392
PASS W/ CONDITIONSThursday, June 21, 2018 at 3:16 PM
Violations Cited
M-2-103.11
PIC Performing Duties
8-404.11 Imminent Health Hazard. Gross unsanitary conditions. Rodent infestation. TSOP Issued. PIC is not monitoring cleaning of floors pest control & general facility maintenance. Provide active managerial control as it is defined in the 1999 food code. TSOP ordered by John Meaney on site at the time of inspection.
Why This Matters
EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.
Code Requirements
PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Evidence of rodent activity throughout. Observed live rats on glue traps on retail sales floor under carraiges. Observed chewed packages of pet food in rear part of store on display shelving. Observed what appears to be rat droppings on sales floor. Observed rodent dropping in basement with loose mortar. Provide an updated IPM style pest control report upon reinspection stating preventitive measures to address rodent infestation. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Discard all adulterated packaged foods that have chew marks. Front door to establishment with daylight emitting around permeters of the door. Voids in bricks in basement wall. Seal all potential points of entry in basement. Both basement fire exit doors with daylight emitting at bottom of doors. Seal all outer openings with rodent proof weather stripping with no daylight visible through perameters of doors. Seal all outer openings and potential entry points for pests. Clean and sanitize all areas where droppings are evident as pointed out to the on site PIC.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.
Code Requirements
Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.
Corrective Actions
Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
Observed canned goods being stored on soda crates near basement stairway with no clearance. Provide smooth durable cleanable non porous storage racks with 6" clearance underneath to facilitate cleaning of floors. Store foods 6" off the floor.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observed canned goods being stored on soda crates near basement stairway with no clearance. Provide smooth durable cleanable non porous storage racks with 6" clearance underneath to facilitate cleaning of floors.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
Floors observed with excessive buildup crumbs rodent droppings and soils and food debri under and around display shelving throughout the store sales floor.Basement floors observed with rodent droppings Thoroughly clean and sanitize floors under around and behind in place equipment throughout the building.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.
Code Requirements
Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.
Corrective Actions
Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas
38-6-303.11
Inadequate Lighting
Rear basement stairway dimly lit with broken light fixture above. Repair.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
42-6-501.113/.114
Premises Maintained
Corner where carriages are stored with wire shelving units stacked up against wall sales floor found with milk crates and soda crates stacked up in various areas. Remove all items not necessary to the business to prevent areas of harborage. Remove all items stored directly on floor to maintain a 6" clearance under items to facilitate cleaning of floors.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.