Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
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Score
Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2011. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2607602 ON 11/18/24 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 47-4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. 4-501.11: OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 55-6-201.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP NEAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED UNFINSHED CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING WATER SUPPLY LINE TO TOILET IN ALL GENDER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 25, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP NEAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED UNFINSHED CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED FRONT PREP AREA BURNED OUT LIGHTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15-25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS THE FACILITY MAY RECEIVE DURING DELIVERIES (I.E. PACKAGED MEAT, MILK, AND EGGS ETC.). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP NEAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED UNFINSHED CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED FRONT PREP AREA BURNED OUT LIGHTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: HOT RUNNING WATER AT INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURES. FOUND HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 91F AND 94F AT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINKS AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AND AT THREE COMP SINKS AT A MINIMUM OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN MILK COOLER NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND CENTER AREA OF FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST INSIDE OF THE VENT OVER THE OVENS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PRINT OUT CERTIFICATES.
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Jul 24, 2020
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MANAGER ON DUTY NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR WITH A PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. THE DISPLAY ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THICK ICE BUILD UP, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE AND FREEZER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES WITH DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Nov 30, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING OF WALK-IN FREEZER OF DEBRIS, REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AT REAR BY 3-COMP SINK AND IN WOMENS WASHROOM. KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Dec 1, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME DUST OBSERVED IN THE VENT ABOVE THE CONVECTION OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM SMALL PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA; REPLACE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER FROM FLOOR AND CEILING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING VENTS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.
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Jun 17, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Jun 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ICE CREAM STATION HANDS WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, EMPLOYEES HANDLING MONEY AND FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, USING ONLY GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR HAND SINK AND HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AS NEEDED PER HEALTH CODE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHEN HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( SCOOPED ICE CREAM, HAM SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW PRESSUERE AT ICE CREAM STATION 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED WATER UNDER CITY PRESSUERE.
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Jan 27, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 30, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVER FOR DRAIN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED AT FRONT DONUT AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS NOT HOODED.
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Dec 5, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED AT FRONT DONUT AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS NOT HOODED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins.
Has Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins have averaged around three 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 and 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 and Baskin Robbins inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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