Cincinnati, OH

Dunkin'

Name: Dunkin'
Address: 425 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH

425 Walnut St

Last inspected Apr 1, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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4 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 1, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(G)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Observed various TCS foods with no discard date, PIC indicated date marking machine/printer not functioning. Replacement has been requested. PIC to ensure all TCS foods are properly date marked within facility. PIC indicated obseerved TCS foods were opened within 1-2 days of inspection.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed container of milk held at 66F. PIC voluntarily discarded product.

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notedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals

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4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Observed sani pail with <150 ppm QAC solution.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode 3701-21-02(I)Permits, training, and postings

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3701-21-02(I) - Display of License

Inspector’s notes

FSO license not displayed onsite. Observed expired FSO licensed displayed within facility. Provide and display current FSO license.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 29, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Observed QAC sanitizer concentration <50ppm.

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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notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. 1. Observed various TCS foods held within Avantco upright >41F. Internal food temperatures were observed at 51F - 55F. 2. Observed TCS foods held in sandwich station cooler bottom drawer >41F. Internal food temperatures were observed at 45F - 47F. TCS foods MUST be maintained <=41F. Proper temperature control discussed with PIC. PIC voluntarily discarded product.

In plain English

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notedCode 4.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(1) - Equipment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Observed rear upright Avantco cooler holding at 60F+ Provide necessary repairs and or remove/replace equipment. Discontinue usage of equipment until approved for use by inspector/this agency.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 11, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2.3(A)Contamination

Official wording

2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination

Inspector’s notes

Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 4.1(Y)Food temperature

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4.1(Y) - Temperature Measuring Devices

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Observed missing devices within various TCS food storage units. PIC to ensure all TCS food storage units have ambient air measuring devices maintained within equipment.