DUNKIN DONUTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. NOTED FOOD EQUIPMENT BLENDER AND UTENSILS IN HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKING EMPLOYEES FROM BEING ABLE TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE AND USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE HOLDING BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT THEY KEEP THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER FOR ICE MACHINE SITTING ON METAL SHELVING UNIT USED FOR DRY STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE SCOOPER IN A CLEAN STORAGE CONTAINER.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER FOR ICE MACHINE SITTING ON METAL SHELVING UNIT USED FOR DRY STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE SCOOPER IN A CLEAN STORAGE CONTAINER.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.