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Dunkin Donuts
August 18, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings4
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesInspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 4-DOOR SMALL FRONT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 49.5.3F, TURKEY SAUSAGES AT 53.3F, REGULAR SAUSAGES 54.2F, AMERICAN CHEESE 52.1F, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 50.9, SWISS CHEESE AT 51.1F, CREAM CHEESE AT 54.9F. STUFFED MINI BAGELS AT 52.8F, HASH BROWNS AT 58.2F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 22LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $310 DOLLARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 4-DOOR SMALL FRONT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 49.5.3F, TURKEY SAUSAGES AT 53.3F, REGULAR SAUSAGES 54.2F, AMERICAN CHEESE 52.1F, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 50.9, SWISS CHEESE AT 51.1F, CREAM CHEESE AT 54.9F. STUFFED MINI BAGELS AT 52.8F, HASH BROWNS AT 58.2F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 22LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $310 DOLLARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: OBSERVED THE AIRTEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 4-DOOR SMALL PREP COOLER AT 55.3F. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS EGGS, TURKEY SAUSAGES, SAUSAGES, CREAM CHEESE ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 41.0F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHIG AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2626849 ON 11/10/25. #38. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN REAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR OR DOOR FRAME TO ELIMINATE GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS. #52. OBSERVED CONDENSATE WATER LINE FROM ICE MACHINE DISCHARGING WATER DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR AWAY FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, OR RE-ROUTE ICE MACHINE CONDENSATE WATER LINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR: WALL PANEL DETACHED FROM WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (ADJACENT TO REAR EXTERIOR DOOR), BASE COVING BENEATH THE WALK-IN COOLER DETACHED FROM COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LISTED PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 10, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 previous findings did not recur.
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