Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins
Last inspected: May 13, 2025
90
Score
Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins has been inspected 21 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 13, 2025
License
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE ALONG THE LEFT AND RIGHT-SIDE CORNERS. 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 FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jan 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(MILK, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 28, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT BOTH FRONT PREP AREA AT 52F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT VARIOUS HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS RANGING FROM 70-76F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM(RIGHT SIDE). MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE IN TOILET ROOM (LEFT SIDE). MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED TOILET PAPER DURING INSPECTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BINS WHEN NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NAPKINS OFF FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM(left side).
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Mar 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 8, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS(BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE SERVING CUSTOMERS WITHOUT A FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO WORN INSIDE,REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION.CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.(COS=CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION).(SEE COMMENTS).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LARGE BAKING OVEN AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND INTERIOR SHELFS OF FRONT DISPLAY BEVERAGE COOLER.
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Jul 28, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLERS).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED COVER/LID OF FOOD STORAGE BIN (SUGAR) IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD STORAGE BINS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 13, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE PROCEDURE/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT NORTHEAST HALLWAY DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NORTHEAST HALLWAY. CORE VIOLATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. CORE VIOLATION
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Jan 4, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 24, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE EQUIPMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA,
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Nov 9, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Nov 5, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUSLY EXISTING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST REINSTALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT/EMPLOYEES TO TEMPORARILY USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK STAIN/ MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AT SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DIVIDER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK (FRONT PREP BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH/BEHIND COOLERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage).
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found no certified food mgr with a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate while handling, serving potentially hazardous foods, making bagel sandwiches, egg sausage sandwiches, serving hot chocolate milk, preparing coffees, at time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38-012, serious violation.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found obseved previous minor violation#32(Cutting boards that had ceep cuts shall be replaced) not corrected from previous inspection report#1329354, dated 6/19/2013.Citation issued 7-42090 serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter of doughtnut display unit had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed or replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, 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 cooler shelving, sauce dispenser on counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment in baskin robbins area not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage area by office area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area by 3 compartment sink area, shall be provided.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice machine door in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, oven 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 3 compartment sink, bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear prep area under heavy equipment need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep area, rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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78
Jun 22, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 15, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION , CITATION ISSUED,FOUND ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR,MUST BE RODENT PROOFED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 06-22-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE,NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED(TUNA SANDWICH,CHICKEN SANDWICH),SERIOUS VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED A FOOD CERTIFIED PERSON MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED ,VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 2 COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CABINETS FOR SUPPLIES UNCLEAN,CABINET UNDER CASHIER MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR COOLER #1 UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DUST ON STAINLESS PANEL ABOVE OVEN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FLOOR ON PREMISESE UNCLEAN MUST 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: ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OVEN MUST BE REPLACED
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Apr 22, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves, interior panel of ice machine and interior rear cooler 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: Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers not provided in prep coolers. Instructed that thermometers must be conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Jun 8, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 1, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #138895,07-28-09,VIOLATION #32 COOKING HOOD NOT CLEAN,FOUND COOKING HOOD WITH THICK DUST ACCUMULATION, CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING HOOD ,GIVEN 5 DAYS -06-08-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
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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. INTERIOR OF COOLER #4 UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED;CHOPPING BOARD UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
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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. ICE BUILT UP ON THE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,MUST BE REMOVED AND CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN THE MOPSINK AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ORGANIZED
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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 May 13, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils 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 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.
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