DUNKIN DONUTS BASKIN ROBBINS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 40 SMALL FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. 10 BY THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR, 10 ON BOXES LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 FLYING AROUND AND 10 ON THE WALL LOCATED ABOVE THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED BY THE BREAKFAST PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH BUILD UP. OBSERVED COFFEE COUNTER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON THE SMALL REFRIGERATORS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING 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.