Walgreens No. 15001
FAILFriday, December 20, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed mice dropping on top of the can goods salsa in aisle Aisle 5. Clean/sanitize all can goods to remove rodent droppings. Observed card board boxes being used to store can goods in Aisle 5. Remove all card board boxes.
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of rodent droppings under the chip display in front of the store on and under the shelving in Aisle 2 (dog food) Aisle 5 ( chip aisle) under the bread display at the end of Aisle 5 in the walk in room leading into the refrigeration unit on the floor inside the walk in refrigeration unit and on the floor in the back loading deck area. Contact the licensed extermination company and provide us a detailed IPM report. The last extermination was conducted 12/11/24 and 12/02/24. Both reports state no activity. I am seeing a lot of activity. Also the traps are not set properly against the wall under the shelvings. Ensure all traps are set properly to help with the rodent problem. Remove all chips from the shelving inspect the bags to make sure the bags have not been punctured clean/sanitize the shelving to remove rodent droppings. Do the same in the dog food aisle.
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.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed boxes being stored on the floor in the loading deck area. Ensure boxes are being stored minimum of 6 inches off the floor this is going to help with the rodent activity.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed rodent dropping on the floor in the back room/loading deck area. Sweep/Clean floors to remove all debris rodent droppings and any unnessarry items on the floor. Observed items and debris under the shelving throughout the food aisles. Sweep/Clean and remove any items under the shelvings. Observed items on the floor in the walk in refrigeration aisle and freezer unit. Sweep/Clean floors to remove debris and items. Observed items and debris in the room before entering the walk in refrigeration unit. Sweep/clean floors to remove debris and items. Observed debris and rodent droppings under the chip display in the front of the store. Sweep/clean floors to remove debris and rodent droppings.
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