Dollar General Store No 18251

Inspector notes: The following was observed: 1) The pet food area was observed with loose pet food on the shelving. 2) Rodent droppings on the shelving in the noodle aisle and under the dog toys in the pet aisle The physical facilities must be cleaned as often as necessary.

Inspector notes: Various chips were observed with rodent gnaw marks in the retail aisles. Food was voluntarily disposed of by person in charge.

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by gnawed food product. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. - A full evaluation by pest control must be performed before the next inspection. The full evaluation must include frequency of treatment, types of bait, traps, initial kill numbers, structural findings, and technician assessment. Establishment must fulfill all of the recommendations by pest control. Pest control to increase frequency until rodent activity is resolved. Full evaluation to be brought to compliance meeting on 10/27/25. - Establishment to create a plan of action to follow alongside the findings from the evaluation. Plan of action to include cleaning and sanitizing of all affected areas with rodent droppings. Disposing of any adulterated product daily. Sealing openings that may allow for pest entry. Plan of action to be brought to compliance meeting on 10/27/25.

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

Inspector notes: Chips were observed with rodent gnaw marks in the retail aisles. Food was voluntarily disposed of by person in charge.

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by gnawed food product and rodent droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the noodle/dry food aisle has an accumulation of food residue and rodent droppings. Food aisles must be inspected daily to check for signs of rodents.

Inspector notes: Chips were observed with rodent gnaw marks in the retail aisles. Food was voluntarily disposed of by person in charge.

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the food aisles have an accumulation of food residue and rodent droppings. Food aisles must be inspected daily to check for signs of rodents.

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster area was observed with an accumulation of debris. The dumpster area must remain clean to prevent the attraction of rodents and harborage conditions.

Inspector notes: Various chips were observed with rodent gnaw marks in the retail aisles. Food was voluntarily disposed of by person in charge.

Inspector notes: Various food items were observed held at 65-67 degrees Fahrenheit in the 3-door cooler. Per PIC, foods were kept in the unit overnight. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of food at the time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by gnawed food product and rodent droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. - A full evaluation by pest control must be preformed before the next inspection. The full evaluation must include: frequency of treatment, types of bait, traps, initial kill numbers, structural findings, and technician assessment. Establishment must fulfill all of the recommendations by pest control. Full evaluation must be sent to inspector. Pest control to increase frequency until rodent activity is resolved. - Establishment to create a plan of action to follow alongside the findings from the evaluation. Plan of action to include: cleaning and sanitizing of all affected areas with rodent droppings. Disposing of any adulterated product daily. Sealing openings that may allow for pest entry.

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster area was observed with an accumulation of debris. The dumpster area must remain clean to prevent the attraction of rodents and harborage conditions.

Inspector notes: Rodent droppings were observed on the floors under the shelving of the ramen noodle aisle and in the back storage room in-between the shelving. The establishment must be cleaned daily.

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the food aisles have an accumulation of food residue and rodent droppings. Food aisles must be inspected daily to check for signs of rodents/prevent harborage conditions.