Walgreens No. 15468
FAILThursday, September 12, 2019 at 5:03 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
1) Droppings found in aisle of retail area clean to remove 2) Products found on shelving with gnaw marks and gnawed into manager removed from shelving. Rubs marks found on shelving an back of shelving clean to and sanitize all 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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Bottom of 2 door milk cooler in basement with soils clean to remove
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floors of stock room with heavy soils and debris clean to remove
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