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NameDUNKIN DONUTS #352219
Address7845 COLONY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. Observed PIC on site at beginning of inspection unable to answer REHS questions about cleaning SOPs, chemicals on site, employee health policy, and retention of employee documentation. CDI - General Manager arrived during inspection. 1 pt. Please visit our resource page, www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on site during inspection. Ensure CFPM is on site during all hours of operation and food handling. 1 pt. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no signed Employee Health agreements on site during inspection. PIC unable to answer REHS questions about employee health policy. CDI - REHS provided updated employee health policy during inspection. 0 pts. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no Bodily Fluid Clean Up procedures on site during inspection. CDI - REHS provided during inspection. 0.5 pts. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed container of employee food being stored on prep table with chair pulled up to it, indicating employees use this area to eat during breaks. Various dry goods, such as sugar are stored under this table. Ensure employees eat in an area that does not promote the contamination of customer foods. 0 pts.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P 7-101.11 Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. - Pf Observed container of chemical void of complete manufacturer’s label in English. PIC unable to provide additional information on what chemical is, or what it is used for. Observed employee explain milk steam wand cleaning procedures utilizing glass cleaner during inspection. Employee stated glass cleaner is used to clean the steam wands once per day. REHS advised against utilizing glass cleaner for food contact surfaces, as it is not an approved sanitizer. CDI - Unknown chemical voluntarily disposed of. General manager to provide more thorough training on steam wand cleaning procedures to employees and management team. 1 pt.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door propped open during inspection. CDI - PIC closed door to prevent pest entry. 0 pts.
40 1 Personal cleanliness Yes Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC handling customer foods and beverages without donning proper hair restraint during inspection. CDI - REHS intervened. PIC donned hat. Repeat. 1 pt.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed heavy rusting on chemical storage shelf during inspection. Repair or replacement necessary. 0 pts.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 baseboard in back prep area missing, leaving a large hole in the wall. Repair necessary. 0.5 pts.