Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robins
3977 W Columbus Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Sep 26, 2025
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robins was last inspected on September 26, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
September 26, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the hot water knob of the hand washing sink located near the ice cream station. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the following area in need of detail cleaning under and around the shelving areas. The area where the waffle cones are made and the area left of the three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: torn rubber gaskets on reach in cooler door located behind cashier line. Instd to repair and maintain same
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: work grout lines and cracked floor tiles in rear near 3-compartment sink causing standing water. Instd to repair so as floor is even, and maintained dry without standing water
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic withouth city of chicago certified manager certificate
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hot running water at handwash sink in employee toilet room , water temperature at 68.9f after running water an extensive time. Instd to provide 100f-120f at handwash sink at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Torn rubber gaskets on reach in cooler door located behind cashier line. Instd to repair and maintain same
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Work grout lines and cracked floor tiles in rear near 3-compartment sink causing standing water. Instd to repair so as floor is even, and maintained dry without standing water
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (egg, sausage, etc). Instd to have on site all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink in ice cream area and handwashing sink . Must repair both
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Also must provide disposable mop. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of ( tcs) foods at improper cold temperatures. Approx ( 10) 1/2 gallons of cream at 49.f and 2 gallons of milk at 48.9f inside cooler. Instructed to maintain cold tsc foods at 41.0f or below. (pic removed and discarded at cost approx $ 35.00-cos. Priority violation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed coler being used maintaining improper cold temperature of 51.0f. Instructed to used additional cooler on site that 41.0f or below. Cooler will be taged held for inspection. Cooler must maintain 41.0f or below. Must repair. Priority violation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink in ice cream area and handwashing sink . Must repair both.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dirt and debris on the floors in the rear prep area by the 3-compartment sink and along the baseboards. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed large hole in the east wall in the rear prep area, next to the cooking oven. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed various pieces of yard equipment (rakes, shovels, etc.) and unused kitchen equipment stored in the rear kitchen prep area. Instructed to remove all clutter and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice cream chest freezers with excessive ice accumulation. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain same.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exterior top of grease interceptor for 3-compartment sink with rusty surface. Instd to remove rust and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Excessive grease accumulation on interior bottom of unused fryers in rear. Instd to clean and maintain or remove from premises. Interior panel of ice machine with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light out in walk in freezer. Instd to replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometers missing for coolers in prep area. Instd to provide thermometers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed a blown light bulb inside of the walk in freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10-15 live fruit flies on various donuts inside of the donut display case, 6-8 fruit flies and 5-6 large flies flying around the prep areas. Manager discarded approximately 4lbs of donuts valued at approximately $55. Instructed to provide additional pest control to minimize the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris behind and under equipment and ponding water under the ice bin next to the small 3 compartment sink and behind the large ice machine in the rear. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors and remove all ponding water.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed a blown light bulb inside of the walk in freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear upright freezer, and oven interior not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tile front dining area, instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the three compartment sink nozzle leaking, instructed to repair
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The interior of the unused equipment in the rear and the interior of the ice machine is in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and floors in all the corners, under/around all heavy equipment and in the walk in freezer needs cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The stock items inside the walk in freezer are stored on the floor. Instructed to elevate items atleast 6" off the floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The vents in the rear prep area, in the toilet rooms and the walls around the ice machine needs cleaning. Instructed to detail clean both.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: The rear prep area is cluttered, instructed to eliminate clutter and organize area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: The ice scoop was not properly stored-laying on top of the ice machine. Instructed to properly store ice scoop in a sanitized bin or handles up inside the ice machine.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Need to clean rear storage shelves. Interior of fryer doors, upright ice cream freezer, also clean exterior of proffers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floor under and around all rear storage shelves. Remove standing water rear by ice machine, and rear storage(using hose).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Need to clean rear prep wall and coving behind equipment prep area. Need to re grout the coving under the rear hand sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace broken light shield over rear ice machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Replace broken thermometer in walk-in cooler.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.STILL WORKING ON WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE FRONT FROM REPORT 164744 DATE 3/26/12.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1" GAP UNDER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING NO GAPS OR DAY LIGHT TO COME FROM UNDER DOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS FRONT PREP AREA CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES, FAN, AND BULK CONTAINERS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR WALK IN COOLER ALSO NEEDS REPAIR TIGHTEN FLOOR LOOSE AND CLEAN IN WALK-IN FREEZER REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR FRYER AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS AROUND 3 COMP. SINK AND BELOW 3 COMP. SINK BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL NEED TO REMOVE. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FRONT LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED NEED TO REPLACE.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Front exposed handsink faucet base loose. Repair same.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed live ants in rear prep area along wallbase (over 30). Instd to eliminate ants and clean affected areas. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not clean, overflowing garbage, lids not covered. Instd to keep clean and lids tightly covered. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Fryers (interior/exterior) in rear, interior bottom of storage cabinets under doughnut display, mixers, storage racks not clean, excessive build-up of food debris, grease. Inst to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor thru-out along wallbase and in walk-in cooler and freezer not clean. Clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Wallbase thru-out rear prep area missing, exposing holes in walls and creating some standing water along base. Instd to repair same so as to be tight fitting, no holes, and floor dry.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Front exposed handsink faucet base loose and also sinks not clean . Repair and clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometers missing in coolers. Provide same.
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