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Dunkin Donuts

FAIL

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 3:25 PM

Address
750 WASHINGTON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
50 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

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

Employee observed cleaning spoon and metal milk dispnesor in the hand sink and then returned to service. Discontinue and ensure all equipment is being properly washed rinsed and sanitized in the 3 bay sink.

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near the front service area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Compressor to the 2 door True refrigeration unit with excess frosy build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was operating at below 41F at the time of the inspection. Interior of the first single door coffee cooler visibly soiled an with spills. Clean to remove. Exterior of the ice cambro visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Counter tops near the front service cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of the small single door cooler storing almond milk visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-603.16-C

Rinsing Procedures (C)

Sanitzing bay of the 3 compartment sink being blocked by storage racks milk crates and not accessible. Discontinue and esure 3 bay sink is accessible in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.

Why This Matters

RECONTAMINATION: Towel drying removes sanitizer film that continues killing bacteria. Introduces new bacteria from towel - even 'clean' towels have 100,000+ bacteria. Spreads contamination across all dried items.

Code Requirements

ALWAYS air dry after sanitizing. No towel drying ever. Adequate drain boards/racks required. Allow complete drying before stacking. If must handle wet items, use single-use paper towels. Towels for drying hands only.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department