TARGET - GENERAL MERC/GROCERY

The hand wash sink next to the back of house utility sink lacked a supply of paper towels. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers at all times.

Crab cakes stored next to raw beef within the back of house meat walk in refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

Rodent droppings and gnaw marks observed on six prepackaged food items and inside 6-8 cardboard cases in the warehouse deep into the storage bays. Per manager, facility is aware of the rodent infestation and stated that pest control has been increased to as needed. Latest pest control service was conducted on 1/21/2025. Observed no contaminated nor adulterated food items, nor rodent droppings on the sales floor or at the Starbucks and snack bar. Sticky traps by the food storage racks appeared clear. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved. [COS/SA] Adulterated food items have been VC&D. Pest control will be contacted for additional service. ** Note: a follow-up inspection will be conducted to verify that active measures are taken to prevent infestation and the contamination of food: - Provide pest control report from a licensed pest control company that indicates the type of control measures taken and that the facility has been treated. - Clean and sanitize the affected area(s) and equipment - remove all rodent droppings. - Dispose of all food items that have been adulterated/contaminated. - Seal holes (e.g. in walls and ceilings, repair coved base), and entryways (e.g. weather-stripping around doors); keep exterior doors closed; screen openable windows. - Eliminate harborage inside and outside of the facility - remove unused/cast-off equipment, contributory vegetation, etc. - Properly store items (e.g. at least 6 inches above floor in sealed rodent-proof/insect-proof containers; organize overly packed and disorganized storage areas). - Properly store and dispose of garbage and other waste (e.g. bagged wastes, keep dumpster lids closed, frequent removal).

Employee restroom in the back of the warehouse lacked hand soap. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Hand soap and paper towels shall be readily available and easily accessible at all times. [COS] Manager provided hand soap.

Observed the following items with gnaw marks and/or contained rodent droppings on top: - 6 bags of Momofuku instant noodles. - 5 bags of Little Sheep hot pot season. - 3 bags of Snickers candy bars. - 1 bag of Quaker White Cheddar rice cakes [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] All items were VC&D.