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Dunkin' Donuts

PASS

Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 1:48 PM

Address
21 AUSTIN
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
Facility History
52 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Vehicle has crashed through front of establishment. Wall open to elements off food prep area. Make all neccessary repairs and replace wall surfaces with smooth durable non porous easily cleanable surfaces.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Floors found with broken glass. Clean to remove. Clean and sanitize all effected areas and remove shards of glass from floors under around and behind equipment.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department