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Dunkin' Donuts

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Address
235 WASHINGTON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
42 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Fly activity observed in this establishment. Flies are flying around in the store and are visable on multiple walls of this establishment. Provide extermination service right away. Provide a reciept of service. Provide an Intergrated Pest Management report that is specific to treaments applied to this specific establishment. Remove flies. Provide a game plan for dealing with this fly issue. PIC reports Eco Lab is the exterminator.

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 590.003/3-305.11-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Cover all exposed and open food items on the service line. Keep items covered at all times. Donuts on the service line were discarded due to cross contamination issues with flies flying around and landing on the donuts.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean out all floor drains in the service area and back storage area. Keep drains clean.

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 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean floor areas throughout the service line and the back storage areas. Remove buildup of soils and debris on the floor areas. Focus efforts on areas under and behind equipment tables and storage shelves.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department