WHOLE FOODS MARKET(Cambridge St.)
PASSFriday, March 8, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Fruit Flies found in salad prep area clean to remove 2-23-24: Flies still present on walls in prep room clean to remove and maybe add a fly light in this area but not above any food prep to help with fly issues. Fly light has been ordered.
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.