Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
78
Score
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins has been inspected 16 times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins' 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID FOR ICE BIN WITH WHITE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NOT TOUCHING ICE)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKETS NEAR HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREA AROUND SCOOP HOLDERS ON BACKS OF ICE CREAM COOLERS TO HAVE CORROSION AND DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON GREEN SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PLUG IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Aug 29, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED TIGHTLY INTO BUN OR THE USE OF A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT SANDWICH STATION. DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE AREA IN NEED OF MAINTAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN
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74
Aug 25, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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95
Jul 26, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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 CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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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 SIGNED DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING CHIK FIL A IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Oct 28, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP REACH IN 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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Oct 24, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #2316048 DATED OCTOBER 17, 2019 NOT CORRECTED (AN ADDITIONAL 20 SMALL FLIES WERE FOUND ON SITE) AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #38. FOUND 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON THE WALLS CEILING AND PRODUCT, 5 IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP REACH IN 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES FOR VERIFICATION.
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Oct 17, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: FOUND (15) SMALL LIVE FLIES AND (4) BEES CRAWLING ON THE DONUTS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY AND REAR STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD PRODUCT FROM PESTS/CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DICARDED OF CONTAMINATED PRODUCT, AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 70LBS., VALUED AT $140. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICES (PAPER TOWELS) AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICES TO THE FRONT SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2240782 DATED 11/29/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #16. 4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency INTERIOR PANEL AND INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #47. 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment WALK IN COOLER DOOR KICK PLATE MISSING, EXPOSING ROTTING WOOD. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. #55. 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57. 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES FOR VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON THE WALLS CEILING AND PRODUCT, 5 IN THE TOILET ROOM AND 6 BEES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE FLIES/BEES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, HAM, SAUSAGE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PIC ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP REACH IN 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE FRONT ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Nov 29, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL AND INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER DOOR KICK PLATE MISSING, EXPOSING ROTTING WOOD. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES FOR VERIFICATION.
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Jul 25, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO SEAL ALLRAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRONT MILK COOLER(BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE STORAGE RACKS), UNDER COUNTER COOLERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES, AND ON ICECREAM SIDE. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CUTTING BOARD AT SANDWICH PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES.
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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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82
Sep 1, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CRTIFICATE POSTED AND MANAGER ON DUTY DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL 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 IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN CORNERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ICE CREAM SIDE IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE LONG HAIR PROPERLY RESTRAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Feb 26, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS WITH BLACK SPOTS INSIDE THE SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT COOLATTA MACHINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, NOZZLE DOES NOT EXTEND OVER MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER NOZZLE WHICH REACHES THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.
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Dec 5, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING IN PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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74
Jun 28, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL 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 UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FROM UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ICE CREAM SECTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Jul 22, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN CEILING ABOVE HOT FOOD AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Apr 25, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO EMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight 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 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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