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Dunkin Donuts

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Monday, May 17, 2021 at 2:54 PM

Address
39 FIRST AV
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
22 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Egg patty 59F in prep unit PIC stated left out of refrigeration on rack to before placing in prep unit. Remove replace with Cold egg patty from refrigeration unit. Maintain cold hold 41F and below . Out of temperature patty were place in refrigeration to reduce temperature to 41F or below pic stated patty were on rack less than one hour.

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

Code Requirements

Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Pink slim like substance found in ice machine. EMPTY CLEAN and SANITIZE.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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