Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins

3000 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AN CLEAN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT SITTING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 30, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE(RIGHT SIDE) ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE SAID ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE ROOM PALLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND UNDER PALLETS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXTRA ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER #18.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Nov 18, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXTRA ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED
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Nov 14, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: BLACK PARTICLES AND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AT FRONT PREP/SERVING ICE CREAM AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION :7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT),SAID SINK WAS ALREADY SET UP WITH SOAP AND SANITIZER SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGER RESOLVED PROBLEM BY INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXTRA ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED
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Jun 28, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Sep 8, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE ICE ACCUMULATION ON FAN UNIT IN EXTERIOR WALK IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER IN THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WHITE-COLORED RESIDUE FROM SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN TILES AT THRESHOLD OF REAR DOOR.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTRE STORED ON FOOD SHELVINNG UNITS. (PERSONAL ITEMS, SHOES, BAGS,ETC.) MUST RELOCATE. FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(TOO CLOSE TO FOOD) MUST RELOCATE.
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Jun 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A TORN GASKET AT THE FRONT, 1 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER POOLING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN REAR FOOD AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRONT PREP MILK COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE MERCHANDISE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Dec 5, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER 6 INCHES OF FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE DAIRY REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 17, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EXPOSED SAUSAGE AND EGGS STORED ON TRAYS WITH WATER DRIPPING ONTO THE FOOD FROM THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED AN OPEN PACKAGE OF CHEESE THAT HAD WATER DRIPPING ONTO IT. MANAGEMENT STATED THAT THE WATER IS COMING IN FROM A LEAK IN THE ROOF. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $40. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM UNDERNEATH THE LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE INTERIOR OF THE YEAST/CREAM REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE STEEL BOTTOM INSIDE OF THE COOLER IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE NON-WORKING OVEN AND INTERIOR OF YEAST/CREAM REFRIGERATOR (WIRE RACKS AND FAN COVER).
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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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN ALL AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE THE DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AREA AROUND THE OVEN. REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO ACCESS PROVIDED TO THE SECOND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE ACCESS UPON NEXT INSPECTION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER VALVE BELOW THE DIPPER WELL AT THE NORTH SIDE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED HUMAN WASTE (FECES) OUTSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT BEHIND THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA.
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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 Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four 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 two 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.