Walgreens No. 15001
FAILMonday, December 30, 2024 at 3:55 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/and behind the small refrigerators in front of the store under the bread shelving at the end of Aisle 5. Recommended moving the floor displays sweep and cleaning the floors to remove all new/old rodent droppings. PIC was able to provide 1 updated IPM reports. Dated 12/18/24. Burgess Pest Management sent out David (Supervisor) for the next 2 inspections Dec 23rd Dec 27th. PIC was able to provide emails from those inspections but is still waiting on the IPM reports. A call was placed to Burgess Pest Management at the time of the re inspection. PIC stated that the inspections moving forward are scheduled for once a week. Pest Reports will be uploaded and attached to the the permit number.
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 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