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Dollar Tree

August 18, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF CARAMEL FLAN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44.0F-45.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A PEST INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 1000 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON AND UNDERNEATH THE FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES/AISLES AND NON-FOOD ISLES AND INSIDE THE WATER METER ROOM AND INTERIORS OF ACCESS PANELS WHERE ELECTRICAL CORDS ETC. ARE STORED LOCATED AT FRONT CASH REGISTERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD AISLES AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STOCK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOWER WALL AREAS NEAR THE WEST REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE PEELING DEBRIS ETC SO THAT IT IS MAINTAINED TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2383078 DATED: 07/17/2020 #53--TOILET RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID. #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #55--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISPLAY AREA. #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (07/17/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 17, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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