WHOLE FOODS MARKET
PASSTuesday, September 10, 2019 at 2:56 PM
Address
51 AUSTIN ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
RF
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
51 inspections
18 failures
Violations Cited
⚠ MAJOR
✓ Corrected
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
There is small fly activity in the bakery and smoothie bar. Provide treatment and make sure to move items and thoroughly clean the area to remove food sources.
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