Mars Farmers Market
FAILWednesday, July 21, 2010 at 1:27 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
INSPECTION DONE BASED ON COMPLAINT-found flies in produce area-inspection done on 7-19-2010-no flies found on that date-today 7-21-10 found flies at produce -likley recent hatched-CORRECT-PROVIDE ELECTRIC-FLY CATCHERS & provide pest control service from lic. co.
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