Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
Dollar Tree No. 5592
259 Bowdoin St
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsInspection
Feb 9, 2024
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to address the water leak in the ceiling along the back wall in the retail area. Ceiling tile about to fall due to water issue.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floor in the basement of debris and water build up. Clean stairs to basement. 12-29-23 At this time the basement floor has some water build up in one on one side. The wall in the backroom is also in need of some repair due to the water coming in. Please address this and keep me informed.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 26, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to address the water leak in the ceiling along the back wall in the retail area. Ceiling tile about to fall due to water issue.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floor in the basement of debris and water build up. Clean stairs to basement. 12-29-23 At this time the basement floor has some water build up in one on one side. The wall in the backroom is also in need of some repair due to the water coming in. Please address this and keep me informed.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 12, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to address the water leak in the ceiling along the back wall in the retail area. Ceiling tile about to fall due to water issue.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floor in the basement of debris and water build up. Clean stairs to basement. 12-29-23 At this time the basement floor has some water build up in one on one side. The wall in the backroom is also in need of some repair due to the water coming in. Please address this and keep me informed.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 29, 2023
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
All product must be stored 6 inches off the floor. The basement has a lot of product on the floor.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dust retail shelves.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.16-COther
Official wording
Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)
Inspector’s notes
POIC will need to address the piles of empty boxes in retail and basment area and trash them.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floor in the basement of debris and water build up. Clean stairs to basement. 12-29-23 At this time the basement floor has some water build up in one on one side. The wall in the backroom is also in need of some repair due to the water coming in. Please address this and keep me informed.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to check traps in basement and remove any that have mice on them. Please replace with new ones.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 29, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 12, 2023
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
All product must be stored 6 inches off the floor. The basement has a lot of product on the floor.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dust retail shelves.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.16-COther
Official wording
Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)
Inspector’s notes
POIC will need to address the piles of empty boxes in retail and basment area and trash them.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floor in the basement of debris and water build up. Clean the floor under retail shelves of debris dust and product. Clean stairs to basement.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to check traps in basement and remove any that have mice on them. Please replace with new ones.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source