Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins

1418 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2012. Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins was last inspected on Sep 26, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. COPIES NOT ACCEPTABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
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
1
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY CASES, SHELVES, EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
67
May 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AT THE HAND SINKS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE REAR CAKE FREEZER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANIG UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING/PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NEED CLEANING.
55
90
Apr 11, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
1
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR NEED CLEANING.
55
78
Nov 5, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SURFACE AREAS OF COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR URINAL. (THERE IS A WORKING TOILET IN THE MENS WASHROOM)
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.
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86
Jul 21, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
70
Sep 1, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DINING AREA ,FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,UNDER SHELVES AND WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER NEED CLEANING.
35
90
Mar 27, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN AND DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME.(7-42-010B).
28
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLER,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLE
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
36
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Dec 10, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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95
Nov 7, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CLOGGED. NOTED WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
24
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC)
30
90
Apr 12, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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.