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

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ABOVE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AND NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND USE CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IN DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SHIELD IN IN-USE ICE MACHINE SOILED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM FRONT REACH-IN COOLERS (NEAR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR ICE CREAM COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS TO ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT 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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE COFFEE STIRRERS AND SPOONS STORED IN STAGNANT, ROOM-TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN-USE UTENSILS FROM WATER AND STORE ON CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN-BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED COMPONENTS OF EQUIPMENT AND NON-FOOD CONTACT PORTIONS OF EQUIPMENT (OVENS, WIRE SHELVES, COLD-HOLDOING EQUIPMENT) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT SO THAT NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR NON-FOOD CONTACT PORTIONS OF ICE MACHINE AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALONG DRIVE-THRU LINE TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT AN ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILDUP 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 PAPER CUP USED IN PLACE OF CONDENSATE DRAINAGE PIPE FOR COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH PLUMBING FIXTURE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING THROUGHOUT FACILITY (UTILITY SINK, ICE CREAM AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR WAREWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING THROUGHOUT FACILITY (UTILITY SINK, ICE CREAM AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR WAREWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.

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.