DUNKIN DONUTS BASKIN ROBBINS TOGO'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 4LBS OF PRECOOKED EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURES WERE RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F- AND 54.1F. OBSERVED GALLON OF SILK MILK AT 56.4F AND HALF GALLON OF OATMILK @58.1F. ALL SAID TCS ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS ITEMS @ 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PIC VOLUNTATRILY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. # 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPERLY WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FRLYING THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, CRAWLING ON FLOOR, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND NEAR DONUT DISPLAY CASES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT PEST CONTROL PROFFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR UNIT DRAWERS, DONUT DISPLAY CASES, DONUT ROLLING CARTS, COFFEE EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS WITH TOPPINGS FOR ICECREAM HEAVILY ACCUMULATED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION, IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.