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NameDUNKIN DONUTS #351818
Address1601 W MOREHEAD ST
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/19/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P - Observed the employee who was preparing wraps and sandwiches at the prep line touch their drive thru headset and then go back to preparing food. CDI - EHS provided education to all staff that when they contaminate their gloves they must change them and wash their hands before going back to work with RTE items/food prep. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. - Observed the interior walls of the ice machine to have an accumulation of black grime. REPEAT. CDI - PIC cleaned interior of the ice machine. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf - Observed a newly opened almond milk cooling in the front counter lowboy refrigerator, which is not designed to cool items down. EHS explained that once the seal is cracked on the almond milks temperature is important and that they must pre-chill the almond milks in the WIC/refrigeration prior to using it. CDI - PIC placed almond milk into WIC to rapidly cool. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed shakers at the prep area that were not labeled as to their contents.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - Observed the side door to the facility not fully close by itself when used, leaving a gap that allows for the potential entry of vermin into the facility.
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed some of the staff not using head coverings of any kind when preparing food/drinks. REPEAT.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed stacks of single service plastic lids stored with their food contact surfaces face up in the lid holder.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. - Observed the nonfood contact surfaces of the 2 cambro ice bins, the exterior of the oven, exterior of the conveyor toaster, exterior/interior surfaces of the donut displays at the front counter, interior surfaces of the opentop refrigerator/refrigerated drawers, and the racks to the WIC to all have accumulations of food debris/grime. REPEAT.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed the sliding door to the dumpster to be open at the time of the inspection. REPEAT.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. - Observed the soap dispenser to the front counter to missing. PIC stated it was broken and it has been ordered but they have not received it yet due to it being on backstock. REPEAT. - Observed a circular hole in the ceiling across from the kitchen area handwash sink. REPEAT. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. - Observed the floors throughout the kitchen, specifically behind equipment and in hard to reach areas, to have heavy accumulations of food debris/grime. - Observed the walls behind handwash sinks, behind the blender by the drive thru, and around the oven to have accumulation of food splatter/grime. REPEAT.