Baskin Robbins Ice Cream

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

The restroom is not clean. [CA] Clean and sanitize the restroom including the toilet.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Nonfood contact surfaces clean

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

The manager has a sign above the mop sink saying not to dump the mop water in it and to dump it outside. [CA] Do not pour the mop water outside. The water must be poured in the mop sink. According to the manager it does not drain properly. Repair the mop sink plumbing so that it drains properly.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed the glue board to have cockroaches on it. [CA] Discard the glue board and replace it with a new one. Continue with the pest control service. Protect food from possible contamination. Take effective measures to eliminate insects from inside the facility.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floors in front of the ice cream and along the entire back counter to have encrusted food particles, grime, and garbage. [CA] Clean these areas. The ceiling in the restroom is deteriorated and caving in from water damage. [CA] Repair the ceiling.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

The inside of the ice machine has accumulated mold/mildew.[CA] Clean and sanitize the ice machine.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Most all equipment appears soiled. [CA] Clean and sanitize the equipment. (refrigerators, shelves, scooper wells, etc)

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

The front freezer bottom shelf and counter tops have accumulated food particles. [CA] Thoroughly clean the refrigerator inside and the shelves that have accumulated dust and debris.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The floor has accumulated debris and is soiled underneath equipment. [CA] Thoroughly clean the floor underneath equipment. Repair the broken floors where needed.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.