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Boston Dunkin' closed after video shows mice running around inside
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Updated: 10:33 PM EST Nov 19, 2019
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BOSTON —The Boston Inspectional Services Department said a East Boston Dunkin' location has closed after video captured what appears to be mice running around inside.
The video shows the rodents scurrying around the floor of the Maverick Square Dunkin' while the store was closed late Monday night.
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"[Tuesday], the Inspectional Services Department launched an investigation into the complaints and video of rodent infestation at the Dunkin' located at 13 Maverick St. in East Boston," the city agency said in a statement. "After reviewing the video, an inspector was immediately dispatched to the location to conduct a full compliance inspection of the establishment."
According to inspectors, they found the floor behind equipment and under countertops solid with heavy build up and other debris, visible soils on the ice machine, small flies present in dining area and in the back of the establishment, debris, clothing and blanks strewn about the outside alleyway and the weather stripping bottom of back door too high.
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"The health and safety of customers is our top priority," Dunkin' said in a statement. "We take this matter very seriously, and upon learning of the issue, the restaurant was immediately closed."
"The franchisee who independently owns and operates the Dunkin’ location at 13 Maverick Square is taking immediate steps to ensure the restaurant meets our stringent food safety and quality standards. The store will remain temporarily closed until the issue is corrected," the company added.
There was no word when the restaurant would reopen |
