Dunkin' Donuts, 1413 S Fern St, Arlington, VA 22202 - Other Food Service inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: Dunkin' Donuts
Address: 1413 S Fern St, Arlington, VA 22202
Type: Other Food Service
Phone: 703 967-6253
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 10/02/2015

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Dunkin' Donuts, 1413 S Fern St, Arlington, VA 22202 »


Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wiping cloths are not kept in sanitizing solution. (Corrected).
    Correction: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (1) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under section 4-501.114
  • Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
    Observation: Milk in the sure shot machine improperly cold holding at 50 F.
    Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
  • Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The "Sure Shot" machine is in poor repair/or not properly adjusted. Read 50 F.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
  • Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils/Clean (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The non-food contact surfaces of the bakery carts are in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove soil from nonfood contact surfaces so that pathogenic microorganisms will not be allowed to accumulate and insects and rodents will not be attracted.
  • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency
    Observation: Ice machine on mainline is in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed wet stacking of dishes in warewashing area and blender on mainline.
    Correction: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in the first paragraph of 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface sanitizing solutions), before contact with food
  • Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
    Observation: Handsink on mainline does not have soap. corrected.
    Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Employee Accommodations/Designated Areas (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed employee personal clothing items stored on/in single use article boxes.
    Correction: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles can not occur.
10/02/2015Routine
Previous observations from the inspection conducted on 10/06/2014 were observed corrected.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
10/16/2014Follow-up
ServSafe Food Manager Certificates can be transferred at ORS Interactive - 6066 Leesburg Pike 200 B, Fallls Church, VA 22041 (707) 533-7600. A recheck will be conducted in approximately 10 days.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: The test kit used to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution had expired on 08/30/2012.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Testing devices to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions are required for 2 reasons: 1. The use of chemical sanitizers requires minimum concentrations of the sanitizer during the final rinse step to ensure sanitization
  • Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils/Clean (corrected on site)
    Observation: Table surface underneath the coffee machine(s) observed in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove soil from nonfood contact surfaces so that pathogenic microorganisms will not be allowed to accumulate and insects and rodents will not be attracted.
  • Critical: Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility
    Observation: The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager (managers need to transfer ServSafe Food Manager Certificates to Northern VA Food Manager Certificates). .
    Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager
10/06/2014Routine
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The entire floor corners and edges need cleaning.
    Correction: Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
  • Drying Mops
    Observation: After use, the mop is not placed in a position that allows it to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
    Correction: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Mops can contaminate food and food preparation areas if not properly cleaned and stored after use. Mops should be cleaned and dried in a sanitary manner away from food flow areas.
10/01/2013Routine

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about Dunkin' Donuts? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
Dunkin' Donuts respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend Dunkin' Donuts to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of Dunkin' Donuts (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
La ClicenitaArlington, VA
*****
Halal Tikka KababArlington, VA
MegaMart ExpressArlington, VA
*****
Jumping Joey'sArlington, VA
*
Eastern CarryoutArlington, VA
*
El Encanto Grocery/Monserrate RestaurantArlington, VA
**
Burger King #1602 (01-1464)Virginia Beach, VA
*
Hardee's #2341Roanoke, VA
****
McDonald's #3984 (01-0368)Virginia Beach, VA
*
Pupuseria GaviotaHarrisonburg, VA
*****

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

Extreme Pizza
Epic Smokehouse
Costco Wholesale Bakery #233
Costco Wholesale Deli #233
Costco Wholesale Grocery #233
Costco Wholesale Restaurant #233
Paramount Cafe
Regency Care of Arlington LLC

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: