DUNKIN DONUTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO HAVE A BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AND PIPE MISSING UNDER THE SINK WITH A MAJOR LEAK MAKING THE HAND SINK INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE MINI COOLER #2 AND THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE BACK DOOR TO NOT BE RODENT WITH GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS ON THE BACK DOOR SO THAT IT IS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD OF THE PREP TABLE TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP TABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKET TO BE BROKEN ON THE MINI COOLER #2. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE GASKET OF THE MINI PREP COOLER #2.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SECOND RESTROOM ON PREMISE BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ITEMS OUT OF THE THE SECOND RESTROOM AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE TO USE AT ALL TIMES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SECOND RESTROOM ON PREMISE BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ITEMS OUT OF THE THE SECOND RESTROOM AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE TO USE AT ALL TIMES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.