Dollar Tree Store #1945
1111 Myrtle Ave 5 Spac, Eureka
Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 (3 violations)
Routine Inspection
07. Adequate handwash facilities supplied and accessible.
Conditions Observed: Observed customer restroom lacking paper towels. Keep required supplies stocked in dispensers at all times for handwashing. Manager provided paper towels in the dispenser.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Handwashing facilities shall be provided within or adjacent to toilet rooms, food preparation, and warewashing areas. Handwashing facilities shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. Handwashing facilities shall be provided with soap and sanitary single use towels in approved dispensers. Dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. A handwashing facility shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f))”
31. Food storage; food storage containers identified.
Conditions Observed: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Observed boxes of candy stored on the floor in back stock area. Store foods at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of food. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination or adulteration, and at least six inches above the floor. Food shall not be stored in any of the following ways: in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, refuse rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, including leaking automatic fire sprinklers heads, or under lines on which water has condensated, under open stairwells or under sources of contamination. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food facility shall be identified with the common name of the food. Non-prepackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. Products that are held by the permit holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles. (114047, 141049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069(b))”
43. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned.
Conditions Observed: Observed toilet tissue stored on top of dispensers in customer restroom. Maintain toilet tissue stocked in dispensers at all times. Manager stocked toilet tissue in the dispenser.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Toilet facilities shall be maintained and kept clean. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting, self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)”
Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 (0 violations)
Routine Inspection
ROACHY SAYS:
“Humboldt foodies rejoice! Our reports show that Dollar Tree Store #1945 knows how to get you fed in a sanitary manner. Now that's nummy!!”
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 (3 violations)
Routine Inspection
07. Adequate handwash facilities supplied and accessible.
Conditions Observed: Observed employee restroom is lacking a pump soap dispenser and observed paper towels not stocked in the dispenser. Keep required supplies stocked in dispensers at all times for proper handwashing.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Handwashing facilities shall be provided within or adjacent to toilet rooms, food preparation, and warewashing areas. Handwashing facilities shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. Handwashing facilities shall be provided with soap and sanitary single use towels in approved dispensers. Dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. A handwashing facility shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f))”
31. Food storage; food storage containers identified.
Conditions Observed: Observed food on the floor in walk-in refrigerator, walk-in freezer, back stock room and on grocery sales floor. Store foods at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination or potential vermin attraction.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of food. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination or adulteration, and at least six inches above the floor. Food shall not be stored in any of the following ways: in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, refuse rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, including leaking automatic fire sprinklers heads, or under lines on which water has condensated, under open stairwells or under sources of contamination. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food facility shall be identified with the common name of the food. Non-prepackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. Products that are held by the permit holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles. (114047, 141049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069(b))”
44. Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing.
Conditions Observed: The back stock room is unorganized. Organize inventory to allow visual inspection for signs of vermin. Observed trash and debris on outer parameter (front) of facility. Maintain outside premises clean and free of debris.
ROACHY SAYS:
“All premises of a food facility shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. The premise of a food facility shall be free of litter and items unnecessary to the operation of the facility. Areas designated for employees to eat and drink shall be located so that food, clean equipent and utensils, linens, and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Personal items shall be stored in a designated area to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Food prep sinks, warewashing sinks, and handwashing sinks shall not be used for the cleaning or maintenance of tools or cleaning supplies or to dispose of mop water and similar liquid wastes. A dedicated janitorial sink with a drain shall be provided and conveniently located. A separate room, area, or cabinet shall be provided for cleaning supplies. The facility shall be kept vermin proof. Insect electrocution devices shall retain the insect within the device and shall not be located over food or utensil handling areas. (114123, 114143(a, b), 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259, 114259.2, 114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282)”