Dollar Tree # 657

October 31, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. A 1/2 INCH GAP FOUND AT LOWER CENTER SECTION OF FRONT DOORS AND A GAP GREATER THAN 1 INCH FOUND AT THE EAST LOWER SECTION OF ROLL-UP REAR EXIT DOOR. ALL DOORS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOMS, SIDES AND CENTERS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ALSO OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN AISLE 5 WHERE FOOD ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH PACKAGED ITEMS AND ON LEDGES OF LOWER SHELVES AT THE ENDS OF THE AISLE 5, 20 NOTED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA WHERE ROLL-UP EXIT DOOR IS LOCATED, AND 30 FOUND SCATTERED ON NON-FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, ALL CLUTTERED/HARBORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT REAR AND ON SALES FLOOR MUST BE ELIMINATED, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED LIDS OPEN ON ALL DUMPSTERS WITH SOME DEBRIS ON GROUND. MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND SURROUNDING AREA CLEAN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
code 28
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR, ALL STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND REGISTERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND ICE CREAM FREEZER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT FROM FLOORS IN WASHROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL REAR SECTIONS OF STORAGE AREAS, DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED. NEED AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON SALES/DISPLAY FLOOR(CARPETING NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE NOR IN GOOD REPAIR). LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT, MUST LOCATE SOURCE AND KEEP ALL AREAS DRY. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR. PAINT UNFINISHED WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN PAINTED WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOMS AREAS(DIRT).
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING IN STAIRWAY LEADING INTO AND INSIDE DARK SECTIONS OF BASEMENT.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: RE-ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA, ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADEQUATELY SERVICE AREAS. ALL DISPLAYS ON SALES FLOORS MUST ALSO BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 41

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