Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins

222 W Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 5, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONWORKING LIGHT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS AT BOTTOM OF LEFT SIDE OF ONE DOOR SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT FRONT PREP, OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DRAWERS AT TOP LEFT CORNER OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH TOASTER AND OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT SIDE OF ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON SAID EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN
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90
Dec 22, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID IDENTIFICATION DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS, EGGS AND DELI MEAT ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY QUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED ALONG MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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95
Oct 25, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES IN ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN HOLDER.
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Jun 14, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON HANDWASH BOWL SINKS AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REATTACH/RECAULK SINKS TO WALL.
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90
Nov 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE 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 CLEAN THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON THE INSIDE AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Nov 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY, GAPS AROUND GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER AND PLACED IN AWAY THATS NOT EASY TO MONITOR, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER IN EASY TO VIEW.
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90
Feb 10, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM GASKETS OF REAR FREEZER IS RIPPED & COILS ARE EXPOSED-MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOOR OF REAR MILK COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STANS/SPILLS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Feb 3, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jun 21, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. Reach in prep coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace all damaged cooler door gaskets.
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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. Must clean interior of all unclean prep coolers door rubber gaskets with food accumilation.
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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 small holes in wall behind 3-compartment sink. Must seal all holes in wall.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Plastic ice scoop cracked. Must replace damaged ice scoop.
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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 5, 2024. 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 equipment utensils clean” 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.