DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. SEVERE BUILD UP, LIKELY CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE BEFORE USING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NEXT TO THE FLAVORED SYRUP. MENS TOILET ROOM, AND WALLS OUTSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FRONT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. EXTERIOR DOOR HAS A 1/4" GAP AT THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER, AND THE INTERIOR DOOR HAS A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY ON BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN. 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER (BASKIN ROBBINS AREA) WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. RUST ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN GAURDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, REMOVE ICE AND DUST, AND REPAIR RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE CAMBRO ICE CONTAINERS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTERS IN BOTH DUNKIN DONUTS AND BASKIN ROBBINS, NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR OF DIPPER WELL NOT CLEAN. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN CONTACT SURFACES BEHIND COUNTER ON THE DUNKIN DONUTS SIDE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA, BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE. ALSO, LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN SHIELDS 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMP SINK, BASKIN ROBBINS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMP SINK, BASKIN ROBBINS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.