SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS / BASKIN ROBBINS.

BEAT. 21/100

6408 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 30, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(MILK, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 28
2025
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT BOTH FRONT PREP AREA AT 52F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT VARIOUS HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 8
2023
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 6
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS RANGING FROM 70-76F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM(RIGHT SIDE). MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BINS WHEN NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE IN TOILET ROOM (LEFT SIDE). MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED TOILET PAPER DURING INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NAPKINS OFF FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM(left side).

MAR 4
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

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SEP 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LARGE BAKING OVEN AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND INTERIOR SHELFS OF FRONT DISPLAY BEVERAGE COOLER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS(BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE).

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE SERVING CUSTOMERS WITHOUT A FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO WORN INSIDE,REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION.CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.(COS=CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION).(SEE COMMENTS).

JUL 28
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLERS).

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED COVER/LID OF FOOD STORAGE BIN (SUGAR) IN REAR PREP AREA.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD STORAGE BINS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.

SEP 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE PROCEDURE/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. CORE VIOLATION

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AT NORTHEAST HALLWAY DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NORTHEAST HALLWAY. CORE VIOLATION

JAN 4
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 24
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE EQUIPMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR,

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA,

NOV 9
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

NOV 5
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND PREVIOUSLY EXISTING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST REINSTALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT/EMPLOYEES TO TEMPORARILY USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK STAIN/ MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AT SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DIVIDER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK (FRONT PREP BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH/BEHIND COOLERS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

JUL 3
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage).

JUN 26
2014
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Found no certified food mgr with a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate while handling, serving potentially hazardous foods, making bagel sandwiches, egg sausage sandwiches, serving hot chocolate milk, preparing coffees, at time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38-012, serious violation.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Found obseved previous minor violation#32(Cutting boards that had ceep cuts shall be replaced) not corrected from previous inspection report#1329354, dated 6/19/2013.Citation issued 7-42090 serious violation.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Front counter of doughtnut display unit had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed or replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, sauce dispenser on counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment in baskin robbins area not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage area by office area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in rear kitchen area by 3 compartment sink area, shall be provided.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

JUN 19
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Ice machine door in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, oven not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under 3 compartment sink, bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear prep area under heavy equipment need cleaning.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields in prep area, rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

JUN 22
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 15
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OUTER OPENING NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION , CITATION ISSUED,FOUND ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR,MUST BE RODENT PROOFED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 06-22-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE,NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED(TUNA SANDWICH,CHICKEN SANDWICH),SERIOUS VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED A FOOD CERTIFIED PERSON MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED ,VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

2 COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CABINETS FOR SUPPLIES UNCLEAN,CABINET UNDER CASHIER MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR COOLER #1 UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DUST ON STAINLESS PANEL ABOVE OVEN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FLOOR ON PREMISESE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OVEN MUST BE REPLACED

APR 22
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage shelves, interior panel of ice machine and interior rear cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometers not provided in prep coolers. Instructed that thermometers must be conspicuous inside all coolers.

JUN 8
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 1
2010
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #138895,07-28-09,VIOLATION #32 COOKING HOOD NOT CLEAN,FOUND COOKING HOOD WITH THICK DUST ACCUMULATION, CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING HOOD ,GIVEN 5 DAYS -06-08-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF COOLER #4 UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED;CHOPPING BOARD UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ICE BUILT UP ON THE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,MUST BE REMOVED AND CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN THE MOPSINK AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ORGANIZED

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