Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins 17 times, with records going back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD WHILE HANDLING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE BREAD TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 30, 2026
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT; OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LBS OF COOKED EGGS RANGING BETWEEN 48F-49F, ABOUT 20 LBS OF SLICED CHEESE AT 50F, ABOUT 30 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 49F AND ABOUT 15 LBS OF CREAM CHEESE AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.14 OBSERVED FOODS BEING CONTAMINATED BY LIVE INSECTS IN THE FOOD DISPLAY CASE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES LANDING ON THE DONUTS THAT ARE FOR SALE IN THE DONUT DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS AT ALL TIMES FROM ANY TYPE OF CONTAMINATION. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID CONTAMINATED FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD WHILE HANDLING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE BREAD TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 19, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. IE... HAIR NETS TO KEEP ALL HAIR RESTRAINTS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 19, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTICICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2023
Complaint
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE NEAR COOKING STATION WITH A KNIFE AND SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ITEMS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY WAS GIVEN TO POST.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFCATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,HAM,SAUSAGE,MILK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BOTH FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINKS.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND ARTICLES FROM INSIDE AND ON TOP OF REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PICK UP WINDOW,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CART.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT AND REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA BEHIND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE LOCK ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.
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Dec 15, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. ALSO NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASHROOM FIXTURES AND FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN FRONT DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LITTER ON GROUND AROUND DUMSPTER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 27, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED URINAL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM UNABLE TO FLUSH PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 16, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE STOCK IN THE REAR AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SAUSAGE,EGG ,AND HAM,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-28-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Sep 2, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN SANDWHICH AND MILK BASE COFFEE DRINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Aug 5, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Dec 21, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE DONUT DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND THE FRON COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Oct 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE DONUT DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND THE FRON COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FRONT COCLATTA DRIP TRAY, AND REAR EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jun 13, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER BREAKFAST SANDWICHES AND HASH BROWNS (138F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 9:45 AM.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL PLASTIC SPOONS ON FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREEZER PARTS AND EQUIPMENT. EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM ICE BIN TO FLOOR DRAIN IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA.
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Aug 18, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins.
Has Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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