Ming's Supermarket
PASSTuesday, May 3, 2016 at 3:46 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
1) Mouse droppings found along front window area clean to remove 2) mouse droppings found in boxes on wooden pallets along front windows clean to remove 3) rat droppings found at vinegar display at front wndow area clean to remove 4) rat droppings found near door to basement among food idems clean to remove 5) boxes at front windows with chewed holes and mouse urine stains discard boxes and clean to remove 6) front door not operating properly and establishment has door propped open possibly allowing rodents to enter establishment 7) outside walls near cart storage area in disrepair with loose bricks repair to ensure building from rodent entry
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