Dunkin Donuts, 255 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: DUNKIN DONUTS
Address: 255 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
County: Niagara
Local health department: Niagara County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 33
Last inspection: 01/12/2016

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/12/2016InspectionWash, Rinse Sanitize machine weekly. Dispenser cleaned after each use. Samples take today.
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
01/11/2016InspectionNotes: *New Owner* Food testing thermometer ok, gloves used, handwashing ok, hair restrained, restrooms ok. Discussed proper chemical storage, gave and reviewed Food Worker Sick Policy, CPR kit ok, choking poster ok. Gave new handwash sign. Quat sanitizer at 200ppm-ok. all coolers<45f-ok.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
01/08/2016Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Insects, rodents present
01/07/2016Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
01/06/2016InspectionAdequate hot/cold holding temperatures noted, storage ok, coolers ok.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
01/05/2016Inspection
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
01/04/2016InspectionDrive-thru Prep cooler temps: sausage patty 38 dF, cheese 41 dF, cooked egg 40 d F, turkey 41 dF, Freezer walk in Ok, Cooler walkin: turkey 38 dF. Prep fridge 38 dF, Prep fridge# 2 39 dF. Gloves used. Hair restraints used. Accurate thermometer available. Restrooms OK. First aidPR kit OK. Permit Posted. Samples taken today.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
01/04/2016InspectionDrive-thru Prep cooler temps: sausage patty 38 dF, cheese 41 dF, cooked egg 40 d F, turkey 41 dF, Freezer walk in Ok, Cooler walkin: turkey 38 dF. Prep fridge 38 dF, Prep fridge# 2 39 dF. Gloves used. Hair restraints used. Accurate thermometer available. Restrooms OK. First aidPR kit OK. Permit Posted. Samples taken today.
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
02/03/2015Inspection
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
11/15/2013Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
11/13/2013Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/12/2013Re-InspectionAll violations from previous inspections corrected
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
11/01/2013Inspection
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
10/31/2013Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/30/2013Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
10/24/2013Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
10/23/2013Re-InspectionNotice to Discontiunue Violation issued
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
10/23/2013Re-InspectionNotice to Discontiunue Violation issued
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
10/23/2013Re-InspectionNotice to Discontiunue Violation issued
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Insects, rodents present
10/02/2013Inspection
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
09/26/2013Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
09/25/2013Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
09/24/2013Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
09/23/2013Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
09/20/2013Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
09/19/2013Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
03/19/2013Inspection11C - Stirrer of frozen drink (slush) machine is not sanitized after each use, no sanitizing cup present. CORRECTED. 12E - Paper towels are missing from dispensers at handwash sinks in front service area and storage area by walk-in cooler.
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
03/19/2013Inspection11C - Stirrer of frozen drink (slush) machine is not sanitized after each use, no sanitizing cup present. CORRECTED. 12E - Paper towels are missing from dispensers at handwash sinks in front service area and storage area by walk-in cooler.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
08/29/2012Inspection10A - Food contact surfaces to be cleaned and sanitized on regular basis. 15B - Light shield need for walk-in coolers.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/03/2011Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
09/30/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/29/2011Re-Inspection
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
09/28/2011Inspection8A - Walk-in freezer floor observed covered with ice accumulation and food debris. 9B - Food workers storing food and drink on back prep table and near Drive-up window area. Operator voluntarily discarded drinks and food at time of inspection - corrected. 11C - Sanitizing solution grimy, and not replensihed near coolata machine. Operator cleaned container and filed with fresh sanitizer at time of inspection. - corrected. 15A - Food debris observed in front of serving area was cleanend up and corrected at time of inspection. 15 A - Floor of back food prep area near office covered with large brown puddle of liquid was cleaned at time of inspection - corrected.

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