Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins

4010 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
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Dec 30, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 4, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 1, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2510224 DATED 5/24/2021:#60 " OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53 (NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2352360 DATED FOR 11/26/19 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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May 24, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53 (NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2352360 DATED FOR 11/26/19 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK/BROWNISH SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Nov 26, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR PREP COOLER (CREAM COOLER) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES, ONE ABOVE DINING AREA AND ONE ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Feb 4, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT STAINLESS STEEL PANEL INSIDE THE 3DR REACH-IN DECORATED ICE CAKE FREEZER.
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May 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,
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Jul 31, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. WHITE EGG AT 53.2F, SAUSAGE AT 52.4F, VEGGIE EGG AT 51.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $180.00 TOTAL 6 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). WALK INCOOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE DONUT/MUFFIN CASE WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE/TUBINGS AND CONDUIT IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SUGAR STORAGE BIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COUNTERS, CABINETS AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR FRONT PREP AREA 3PART SINK.
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Aug 3, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BLENDER COVER, COUNTER BY BANANAS, AND SOFT SERVE DRIP TRAY.
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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.OBSERVED 2 CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO REPLACE 2 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE.
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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 Dec 12, 2024. The public record contains 12 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 five times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins.

Has Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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.