DUNKIN DONUTS BASKIN ROBBINS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE DAIRY COOLER LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE CREAM COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPEN BOX CONTAING CROISSANTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD ITEMS SIX INXHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP SITTING OUT ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ICE SCOOP IS KEPT IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES AND FRONT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF TWO DOOR REFIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES AND FRONT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF TWO DOOR REFIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.