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Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony

FAIL

Monday, January 27, 2014 at 6:50 PM

Address
75 OLD COLONY AV
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
50 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Nozzles on dairy dispensing units with dried milk. Gaskets soiled. Clean to remove. Clean undersides of expresso machine to remove food splashes. Person in charged stated food containers cleaned every other day. Clean daily for refrigerated containers with food soils. Clean interior panel of ice machine in warewash area to remove pink substance. Clean food soils from interior of microwave and sugar bins.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 10-3-304.12

Food Utensil Storage

Store scoop with handle above the ice. Spoon stored in stagnant water. Discontine. Store clean and dry in product with handle above fill line or in running water.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 10.3.304
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Sandwich station # 1 -Repair lid on left side of unit. Replace gaskets on sandwich station #2 drawer.

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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean mop sink base and dust pan of soils. (Recommend enclosed mop sink for warewash food prep / clean storage areas). Clean rear food prep area shelves where microwave and syrups stored to remove soils. Clean exterior of microwave and exterior of sugar bins to remove soils. Clean handles of Baxter oven to remove dried soils. Clean exteriors of all ice storage bins of stains.Clean service counter shelving of spills.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Hot water at 3 Bay and hand sink at 101F. Ensure required temperature of 110F.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 33-5-501.13-.17

Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Outside dumpster - Lid not tight fitting.

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 33.5.501
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