Dollar Tree No. 7814

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Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection several bags of chips and additional food items with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all damaged food items.

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.

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Door sweeps on the rear exit doors to the back storage room do not completely seal/prevent rodent entry. Address and replace/install proper door sweeps on all doors affected. Door sweeps have been ordered as of 9/12/2025.

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.

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of gnaw markings on bags of chips and other foods are being stored. Address clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.

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.

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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection repairs that were recorded on the initial inspection have not been addressed. All violation need to be addressed and repairs to be made prior to the re-inspection being conducted or Hearing is to be scheduled.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection several bags of chips and additional food items with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all damaged food items.

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.

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Door sweeps on the rear exit doors to the back storage room do not completely seal/prevent rodent entry. Address and replace/install proper door sweeps on all doors affected. Door sweeps have been ordered as of 9/12/2025.

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.

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of gnaw markings on bags of chips and other foods are being stored. Address clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.

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.

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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection the utside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove with more frequency. Establishment has increased pick ups in order to accomodate the amount of trash and debris. Lids to the outside dupmsters were open at the time of the re-inspection. Discontinue and ensure lids remain closed when not in use.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection repairs that were recorded on the initial inspection have not been addressed. All violation need to be addressed and repairs to be made prior to the re-inspection being conducted or Hearing is to be scheduled.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection several bags of chips and additional food items with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all damaged food items.

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.

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Door sweeps on the rear exit doors to the back storage room do not completely seal/prevent rodent entry. Address and replace/install proper door sweeps on all doors affected.

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.

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor under the storage shelves with food products visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove all. All storage shelves being used for food are to be cleaned and sanitized on a more frequent basis to help minimize and current rodent activity.

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.

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of rodent droppings under the storage shelves where bags of chips and other foods are being stored. Address clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.

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.

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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection the utside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove with more frequency. Establishment has increased pick ups in order to accomodate the amount of trash and debris. Lids to the outside dupmsters were open at the time of the re-inspection. Discontinue and ensure lids remain closed when not in use.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Several bags of chips and additional food items with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all damaged food items.

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.

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Door sweeps on the rear exit doors to the back storage room do not completely seal/prevent rodent entry. Address and replace/install proper door sweeps on all doors affected.

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.

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor under the storage shelves with food products visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove all. All storage shelves being used for food are to be cleaned and sanitized on a more frequent basis to help minimize and current rodent activity.

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.

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of rodent droppings under the storage shelves where bags of chips and other foods are being stored. Address clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. All kick plates under the storage shelves used for food products are to be removed to help monitor any current rodent activity.

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.

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Outside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove with more frequency. As of today trash removal is at twice a week. Establishment is to have more frequent pick ups in order to accomodate the amount of trash and debris.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Door hinge going into the back storage room damaged and hanging off the door. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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.

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Storage shelves on the sales floor isle #4 visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove.

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.

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection (6/13/2024) An updated pest control report was provided and there were still active catches being noted. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.

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.

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Several packages of Slim Jims with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated foods from the shelves.

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.

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection (6/13/2024) An updated pest control report was provided and there were still active catches being noted. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.

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.

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Several packages of Slim Jims with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated foods from the shelves.

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.

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection (5/29/2024) An updated pest control report was provided and there were still active catches being noted. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. EcoLab has an additional visit shcheduled for the week of 6/3/2024.

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.

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Storage shelves where chips and other food products are being displayed to be properly cleaned and sanitized from all adulterated foods and rodent droppings.

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.

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Management is to have pest control check/bait in the drop down ceiling along with food isles to help minimize current activity. An updated pest control report reflecting this treatment is to be provided at the time of the re-inspection.

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.

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Back storage area cluttered with excess stock and boxes. Address and ensure proper storage/organization of all stock. Ensure all product is being maintained a minimum of 6 inches off the wall in order to have pest control to bait and inspect efficiently.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection bags of chips had what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and discard all adulterated packages of food. Foods to removed at the time of the inspection.

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.

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Kick Plates Removable (C)

Inspector’s notes

Kick plates on storage shelves in the chip and pet food isles to be removed in order to properly monitor and bait for rodents.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Storage shelves where chips and other food products are being displayed to be properly cleaned and sanitized from all adulterated foods and rodent droppings.

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.

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection there was still evidence of what appears to be rodent activity located where chips are being stored. Management to have pest control check/bait in the drop down ceiling along with food isles to help minimize current activity.

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.

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Back storage area cluttered with excess stock and boxes. Address and ensure proper storage/organization of all stock. Ensure all product is being maintained a minimum of 6 inches off the wall in order to have pest control to bait and inspect efficiently.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection bags of chips had what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and discard all adulterated packages of food. Foods to removed at the time of the inspection.

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.

Official wording

Kick Plates Removable (C)

Inspector’s notes

Kick plates on storage shelves in the chip and pet food isles to be removed in order to properly monitor and bait for rodents.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Storage shelves where chips and other food products are being displayed to be properly cleaned and sanitized from all adulterated foods and rodent droppings.

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.

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the re-inspection there was still evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located where chips are being stored. Management to have pest control check/bait in the drop down ceiling along with food isles to help minimize current activity.

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.

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Several packages of slim jims and chips with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and discard all adulterated packages of food. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection.

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.

Official wording

Kick Plates Removable (C)

Inspector’s notes

Kick plates on storage shelves in the chip and pet food isles to be removed in order to properly monitor and bait for rodents.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Storage shelves where chips and other food products are being displayed to be proeprly cleaned and sanitized.

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.

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located where chips are being stored along with packages of slim jims. Management to have pest control check/bait in the drop down ceiling along with food isles to help minimize current activity.

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.