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Family Dollar Store No. 27248

April 25, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 10 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical

Inspector note: At the time of the re-inspection (4/10/2025)there were packages of adulterated food products which showed signs of gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated products from store.
code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Management not properly overseeing in the current rodent/sanitary conditions occuring inside of the business. Rodent and sanitary conditions are to be addressed by management and staff in order to help eliminate the current issues. Pest control is to provide a detailed IPM report for the next course of action regarding the current rodent issues.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the re-inspection on (4/10/2025) there was evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the shelves in the front sales floor along with the back storage area's. Clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. Pest control is to provide a detailed IPM report depicting the current issues and the plan of attack for addressing the current rodent issue. Evidence of small flies observed in the back storage area. Address and provide a detailed IPM report.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: Immediate suspension of Permit has been issued due to the current rodent activity/sanitary conditions within the store at the time of the visit (4/10/2025). All violations are to be addressed prior to the establishment being allowed to re-open. Establishment is not allowed to re-open until approval has been given by the Ciy of Boston Health/Buildings Departments.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Management is to ensure all products are being stored a minimum of 6 inches off the ground and away from the wall in order for pest control to be able to perform their inspections.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: At the time of the re-inspection on (4/10/2025) there was an odor present upon entering the business and througout the store. Address and ensure all storage shelves are being cleaned and sanitized to help minimize any odors as well as rodent activity inside of the building. Back storage area is to be de-cluttered and all rodent droppings are to be removed and surfaces to be cleaned and sanitized. Front window sill visibly soiled and with debris. Clean and sanitize to remove all.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: At the time of the re-inspection shelves containing pet foods donuts paper products and back storage shelves visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Floor in the back storage room visibly soiled and with what appears to be old/newer rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize to remove all. (4/10/2025) • Side of building along the entrance of the store damaged (possibly due to unloading pallets of products) and with possible entry points. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Door sweep on the side door to the back storage room damaged and possibly allowing for rodent entrance. Address and replace. All door sweeps allowing access to the Family Dollar are to be checked and replaced as warranted.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Dead mouse observed on glue board at the time of the re-inspection. Address and ensure all traps are being checked for dead rodents and removed in a timely fashion.
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Back storage area filled with clutter and debris not allowing for pest control to address/access the current rodent issues. Management is to clear the back storage room of all clutter and debris in order for pest control to address and properly bait for rodents. All area's in the back storage room are to be completely cleaned and sanitized.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 31, 2025: 4 previous findings did not recur.

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