Morton Market
PASSTuesday, November 26, 2019 at 7:50 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Some evidence of rodent activity by the rear delivery door contact pest control company as discussed
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.
590.004/4-202.12-C
CIP Equipment (C)
Clean inside and outside of all tefrigeration / freezer units shelving units in the grocery aisles and produce from all visible food spills stains and soils
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean walls thoughout the facility from visible soils
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean
590.006/6-202.16-C
Exterior Walls and Roofs Protective Barrier (C)
Repair damaged areas of the walls on the bottom close to the floor and back door to reduce potential rodent activity
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Repair holes in the walls visible througout the facility especially near the back door where rodent activity was present
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.