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Walgreens No. 06349

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM

Address
583 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
RF
Violations
8 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
58 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Management is to create a daily checklist and cleaning schedule and enfore it.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Dead rodent observed in a trap under the candy shelves remove Dead Rodent observed in the basement in a trap remove Several small rodent droppings found on food shelving - chip aisle pet food aisle candy aisle in the employee break room in the window display in the pharmacy baby food and under shelving and along the walls throughout the basement. Bags of candy chips and pet food chewed through at retail and basement storage disposed of by PIC / Bergess provides monthly exterminations last IPM report on file from 4/7/2025. Move to daily exterminations until further notice. Provide IPM program with detailed reports. Ensure the drop ceiling is treated regularly repair front door door sweeps to remove all daylight **5/9/2025** - Small rodent droppings noted on empty chip shelving on retail floor. Droppings noted in the pharmacy on multiple shelving with bottled medications. Droppings noted in basement along the walls and on shelving. Urine odors observed in areas of basement shelving.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.115-C
✓ Corrected

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Clean exterior of building of all trash and loose debris

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.17-C
✓ Corrected

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Ceiling tiles with water damage / replace Ceiling tiles missing above photo and pharmacy with what appears to be a leak guard/ Determine source of leak and repair and replace the tiles

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Bottom corner exterior of side door rusted out weather stripping on interior side / Repair door

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C
✓ Corrected

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Basement baseboards missing in the employee breakroom area / Repair Baseboards in the back room leading down to basement coming apart from wall / Repair Walls in the window display area are warped / Repair employee break room cabinet door broken / Repair Clean mens restroom urinals and toilets floors to remove odors

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C
✓ Corrected

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Cardboard trash cluttered in back stairwell in basement preventing access to door / Declutter and maintain Area under conveyor belt with clutter and trash / Declutter and maintain porperly clean and dispose all trash in receptacles in break room office na drestrooms properly cover

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.12-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Floors and shelving are heavily soiled and are odorous. Establishment is to hire a professional cleaning company to do a deep clean

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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