Dunkin Donuts
PASS W/ CONDITIONSWednesday, October 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
At the sandwich station refigerator sliced cheeses in the top at 50F creamer cup in the drawers at 50F cream cheese inside pastry 51F and the internal thermometer inside the unit read 50F. The internal temperatures were checked with the location's food thermometer and the inspector's calibrated food thermometer. The employee indicated they had recently placed the foods in the sandwich cooler from a reach in unit next to the station in which the TCS foods were at or below 41F. Employees removed the eleveated TCS foods and put them in the walk in refrigerator to cool to 41F. Hold TCS foods at or below 41F.
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.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Through a worker who was translating the person in charge was not able to correctly answer the proper cold holding temperature hot holding temperature the minimum temperature to reheat foods to and could not name any of the reportable illnesses. The designated person in charge must be knowlegable about food safety and illnesses as they relate to food workers.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
The three posted certified food protection managers per the employees work at other locations full time and the new manager has not posted their certified food protection manager certificate. Post certified food protection manager certificate of current full time manager.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-304.12-C
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
There are stirring spoons stored in cups with murky water at ambient temperature 76F. In use utensils must have their food contact surfaces stored in water at 135F or above in cool running water or stored on a clean sanitized surface.
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
The door handle of the reach in unit below the coffee carafes is broken; repair or replace.
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Daylight is observable through gaps or cracks in the front doors and the rear door; repair doors or add door sweeps so daylight is no longer visible when doors are closed to prevent pest entry.
Why This Matters
PEST INVASION: Open doors allow entry of flies (carry 100+ pathogens), rodents (35+ diseases), and airborne contaminants. One fly can contaminate entire prep area in minutes, landing on 30+ surfaces spreading E. coli, Salmonella.
Code Requirements
Install self-closing devices on ALL exterior doors immediately. Doors must close completely within 3 seconds. No gaps over 1/4 inch. Consider air curtains for frequently used doors. Keep doors closed when not in active use.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Intensity-Lighting (C)
In the office the two door freezer's light does not turn on; repair or replace the lightbulb.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.