Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins 14 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Sep 26, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF "SANDWICH STATION" PREP COOLER. AMBIENT AIR AT 45.5 F. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE "SANDWICH STATION" PREP COOLER. EGG 47 F, SAUSAGE 47 F, BACON 47 F, AVOCADO 47, CREAM CHEESE 46 F, BUTTER 46. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. NOTED SLIGHT YELLOW SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT "SANDWICH STATION" PREP COOLER WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING, OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 18, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNOT IN THE MEN WASHROOM BROKEN . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Dec 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 86.5F-87.3F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PLUMMER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX ISSUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNOT IN THE MEN WASHROOM BROKEN . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Sep 20, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS (BACKPACKS) STORED ON TOP OF TO-GO SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS AND STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, DISHES, ETC.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK SUGAR CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, ETC.) AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING, DOOR HINGE IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DOOR.
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Dec 30, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Dec 21, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed duct tape used as liner around drain under 3 compartment sink. Informed manager that duct tape cannot be used as means of repair. Instructed manager to remove and repair drain. Observed caulking along mop sink in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed both splash guards in poor repair on exposed hand sink between ice machine and Kelvinator freezer. Instructed manager to repair 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: Observed food and debris on floor, under 3 compartment sink cabinetry area, in Baskin-Robbin area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed missing vent cover directly above entrance to back office. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed debris in all light shields above cook line and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed slow draining hand sink in rear next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Food handler requirements not met. instructed of the idph requirements: any food handler working in the city of Chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. if someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Jul 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED CONDENSATION LINE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE CAKE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Oct 2, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURE AT 50.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. TAGGED WALK IN COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 8GALLONS CREAM AT 50.1F, 8GALLONS MILK AT 50.9F, 4 GALLONS SKIM MILK AT 50.7F, 2 POUNDS SAUSAGE AT 50.2F, 2 POUNDS COOKED EGGS AT 50.5F, 72X 16OZ NESQUICK MILK AT 50.5F, 5 POUNDS COFFEE CREAM AT 50.3F, 20POUNDS HAM AT 50.8F, AND 20 POUNDS CREAM CHEESE AT 50.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF 281 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. MONETARY VALUE ABOUT 750 DOLLARS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Sep 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment in front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear prep area by prep table in rear prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 17, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Previous inspection report summary not displayed or posted in plain view of the establishmnet customers. Establishmnet does not have the inspection report summary available or on premises. Instructed that the inspection report summary must be available and posted conspicuous inside establishment for customers view. Serious citation issued 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine, storage cabinets, prep counter and donut display case not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded in donut display case. Instructed to install shatter proof bulb with end caps or shield.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.
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Jun 27, 2011
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN DONUT DISPLAY CASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ON PREMISE ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN REAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.
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Jun 24, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FACILITIES (SANDWICH PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. SANDWICH COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. NOTED CREAM CHEESE RANGING TEMPERATURE FROM 50.3F TO 51.2F, PRECOOKED EGGS RANGING FROM 49.8F TO 50.4F, PRE-COOKED SAUSAGE RANGING 50.1F TO 51.0F, HASHBROWN AT 53.5F, HAM AND CHEESE FLATBREAD RANGING FROM 50.3F TO 51.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 200.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 40 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN DONUT DISPLAY CASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ON PREMISE ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN REAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.
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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 Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins.
Has Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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