Massachusetts SD 3907: Bristol County Jail and House of Correction Complete Inspection Package 5-12-26

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451-26(1)-Bristol-N. Dartmouth-Jail and HOC-Cover Letter for Complete Report Distribution 5-12-26Page 1   of 1 
Maura T. Healey 
Governor 
Kimberley Driscoll 
Lieutenant Governor 
Kiame Mahaniah, MD, MBA 
Secretary 
Robert Goldstein, MD, PhD 
Commissioner
May 12, 202
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To
:  Shawn Jenkins, Commissioner, Department of Corrections (electronic copy) 
Kiame Mahaniah, Secretary, Executive Office of Health and Human Services (electronic copy) 
Clerk, Massachusetts House of Representatives    (electronic copy) 
Clerk, Massachusetts Senate   (electronic copy) 
Michael Moreira, Environmental Health and Safety Officer (electronic copy) 
Gr
eetings, 
P
ursuant to 105 CMR 451.403, please find the inspection report for Bristol County Jail and House of Correction, 
the Plan of Correction (POC) from the facility and the POC acceptance letter from the Division of Environmental 
Health Regulations and Standards (EHRS).  
Sin
cerely, 
Pa
trick Wallace 
Environmental Analyst, EHRS, BCEH 
C
c: Robert Goldstein, MD, PhD, Commissioner, DPH (electronic copy) 
Terrence Reidy, Secretary, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (electronic copy) 
Christopher Michaud, Director, Dartmouth Board of Health (electronic copy) 
Brianna Arruda, Director, Policy Development and Compliance Unit  (electronic copy) 
Paul Heroux, Sheriff  (electronic copy) 
Joseph Oliver III, Superintendent (electronic copy) 
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 
Executive Office of Health and Human Services 
Department of Public Health 
Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health 
Division of Environmental Health Regulations and Standards 
5 Randolph Street 
Canton, MA 02021 
617-624-6000 | mass.gov/dph

 
451-26(1)-Bristol-N. Dartmouth-Jail and HOC-Report 3-23-26  Page 1 of 16 
 
March 23, 2026 
 
Paul Heroux, Sheriff        
Bristol County Sheriff’s Office  
Bristol County Jail and House of Correction 
400 Faunce Corner Road  
North Dartmouth, MA 02747 (electronic copy) 
 
Re: Facility Inspection – Bristol County Jail and House of Correction, North Dartmouth 
 
Dear Sheriff Heroux: 
 
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (Department) Division of Environmental Health Regulations and 
Standards (EHRS) conducted an inspection of the Bristol County Jail and House of Correction on March 11, 2026 
accompanied by Michael Moreira, Fire Safety/Environmental Health and Safety Officer and Officer Justin Samanica, in 
accordance with Department regulations 105 CMR 451.000: Minimum Health and Sanitation Standards and Inspection 
Procedures for Correctional Facilities. 
 
The inspection identified 282 total deficiencies: 66 new deficiencies under the Required Standards (.100 and .200 series), 
134 repeat deficiencies under the Required Standards, 13 new deficiencies under the Recommended Standards (.300 
series), and 69 repeat deficiencies under the Recommended Standards. 
 
Overview 
 
Section 1 provides details of all deficiencies, including repeat deficiencies, found during the inspection. These 
are categorized by Required Standards, Recommended Standards, or additional applicable regulatory standards. 
Section 2 provides information on areas that EHRS found to be compliant.  
Section 3 documents the areas that EHRS did not inspect.  
Section 4 provides information on submitting a Plan of Correction for the identified deficiencies.  
Section 5 outlines observations and recommendations related to the inspection. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 
Executive Office of Health and Human Services 
Department of Public Health 
Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health 
Division of Environmental Health Regulations and Standards 
5 Randolph Street Canton, MA 02021 
617-624-6000 | mass.gov/dph 
 
 
 
 
 
Maura T. Healey 
Governor 
Kimberley Driscoll 
Lieutenant Governor  
 
Kiame Mahaniah, MD, MBA 
Secretary 
Robert Goldstein, MD, PhD 
Commissioner  

 
451-26(1)-Bristol-N. Dartmouth-Jail and HOC-Report 3-23-26  Page 2 of 16 
SECTION 1: Health and Safety Deficiencies 
 
Inside Area 
 
Deficiencies under the Required Standards (.100 and .200 series) 
4 repeat deficiencies (indicated by an *) were found during the inspection: 
 
1. Main Hallway Male Bathroom # B1-44 105 CMR 451.123* Maintenance: Ceiling vent dusty 
2. Main Hallway Male Bathroom # B1-16 105 CMR 451.123* Maintenance: Ceiling vent dusty 
3. Main Hallway Male Bathroom # B1-16 105 CMR 451.123* Maintenance: Floor dirty 
4. Main Hallway Male Bathroom # B1-17 105 CMR 451.123* Maintenance: Ceiling vent dusty 
 
Deficiencies Identified under the Recommended Standards (.300 series) 
1 repeat deficiency (indicated by an *) was found during the inspection: 
 
1. Main Hallway Janitor’s Closet 105 CMR 451.353* Interior Maintenance: Wet mop in bucket 
 
Food Service Area 
 
Deficiencies under the Required Standards (.100 and .200 series) 
20 new deficiencies and 29 repeat deficiencies (indicated by an *) were found during the inspection:  
 
1. Kitchen  105 CMR 451.200* Maintenance and Operation; Prem