DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON MY ARRIVAL NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. AT 9:20am A MANAGER THAT WAS CALLED BY THE EMPLOYEE FROM OTHER STORE CONTACTED THE STORE MANAGER TO LOOK FOR THE SAID CERTIFICATE,WHICH WAS SOMEWHERE IN THE OFFICE. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE,TCS FOOD ARE PRESENTLY HANDLED AND SERVED(EGGS,MILK ETC). INSTRUCTED TO POST SAID CERTIFICATE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. CLEAN UP KIT DOES NOT HAVE THE ADEQUATE CONTENTS FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.NO SOLUTION (WITH A MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF 5.25% THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS),KIT PROVIDED CONTAINS: 2-TWIST TIES,SHOES COVER, SCOOP/SCRAPER ,GOWN) NO MASK NO GLOVES ETC. MUST OBTAIN PROPER KIT AND FOLLOW PROCEDURE( WRITTEN SAMPLE) GIVEN TO MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: IMPROPER HAND WASHING.AS I WAS IN LINE TO INTRODUCE MYSELF OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH ONE HAND HOLDING AND TALKING ON THE CELL PHONE, WITH THE OTHER GLOVED HAND HANDLING FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS. AFTER I INTRODUCED MY SELF SHE PUT THE PHONE DOWN, REMOVED GLOVE AND RE-GLOVED HANDS WITHOUT HANDWASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. EMPLOYEE ARE WASHING HANDS ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED. - COS

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED A ROLL OF PAPER TOWEL. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN AND NO SOAP PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP BOTTLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD ITEMS AT REAR PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-202.11(A): **P** Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures (Designed, Constructed and Installed According to Law) OBSERVED THE FLUSHING MECHANISM FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ON PREMISES IS BROKEN AND NOT MAINTAINED. EMPLOYEES MUST OPEN TANK, PUT HAND INSIDE WATER TO PULL THE LEVER TO MAKE TOILET FLUSH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET TO FLUSH PROPERLY USING THE HANDLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. -

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-26-18,REPORT#2240560 #52- 5-403.12- OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. FROZEN CONDENSATE MUST BE REMOVED AND INTERIOR WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE MAINTAINED. #53- 6-402.11 OBSERVED MEN'S ROOM OUT OF ORDER WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGN. NO ACCESS COULD BE GAINED TO MEN'S ROOM. ALL PATRONS AND EMPLOYEES WERE DIRECTED TO USE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MEN'S ROOM AND HAVE ACCESS TO INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES. PRESENTLY FOUND MEN'S WASHROOM STILL WITH A SIGN . OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT INSTALLED REMOVED FROM WALL FIXTURE AND PLACED ON FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-26-18,REPORT#2240560 #52- 5-403.12- OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. FROZEN CONDENSATE MUST BE REMOVED AND INTERIOR WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE MAINTAINED. #53- 6-402.11 OBSERVED MEN'S ROOM OUT OF ORDER WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGN. NO ACCESS COULD BE GAINED TO MEN'S ROOM. ALL PATRONS AND EMPLOYEES WERE DIRECTED TO USE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MEN'S ROOM AND HAVE ACCESS TO INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES. PRESENTLY FOUND MEN'S WASHROOM STILL WITH A SIGN . OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT INSTALLED REMOVED FROM WALL FIXTURE AND PLACED ON FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.