Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins

1201 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 27, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
Sep 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT PROPER CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER LICENSE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK, SAUSGE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN FRONT FOOD SERVICE COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS A MENAS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP ON VENTS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MANAGER ADDED SIGN DURING INSPECTION.
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Jun 12, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE LOCATED AT THE NEW COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES IN FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE TOILET HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 26, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET FACILITIES INSTALLED ACCORDING TO LAW. STAFF USING A PORTABLE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE NUMBER OF TOILET FACILITIES CONNECTED TO THE CITY SEWAGE AND WATER LINES, EQUIPPED WITH HAND WASHING FACILITIES WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. TOILET HAND WASHING FACILITIES REMOVED FROM PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET HAND WASHING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT FROM 2/28/19 INSPECTION#2268711 NOT POSTED AT PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. GAVE TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT INSTRUCTED TO POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 28, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030-(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BACK PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 9, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE FORMING ON BACK WALL OF 2 DOOR CAKE FREEZER. MUST ELIMINATE. OBSERVED HANDLE BROKEN ON COLD WATER AT REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 8, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS EXHAUST VENTS NOT IN WORKING ORDER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.7F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,SAUSAGE,HAM AND CREAM CHEESE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE FOOD PREP COOLER HAM AT 47.1F,SAUSAGE AT 47.7F,EGGS AT 47.9F,CREAM CHEESE AT 45.5F ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET AT THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBDSERVED HEAVY DUST ACUMULATIONS ON HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE GRILLING OVEN TO BE IMPROPER AT 60.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE TO BE IMPROPER:- CREAM CHEESE 57.3F,SAUSAGE (SEPARATE CONTAINERS) 57.9F, EGGS (59.0F, DUNKIN DOGS 61.3F, TURKEY COLD CUT 56.0F, TURKEY SAUSAGE 58.1F, CHEESE 57.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 9 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE CONTAINER AND AT THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOLDERS FOR THE ICE SCOOP. ALSO NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA.
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Oct 22, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1497738 ON 10/10/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. 17 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Oct 10, 2014
Routine
5 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS AT 154.4F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY CASE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 7, 2013
Routine
2 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: NOTED 20 LIVE CRAWLING ANTS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER A PREP TABLE AND BULK SUGAR CANTAINER. ALSO FOUND 8 LIVE CRAWLING ANT ALONG THE WALL BASE NEAR THE SIDE PREP STATION. THE MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE ANT AND CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR #7-38-020. ADVISE MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO HELP PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS IN THE PREP AREAS AND STORAGE ROOM.
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Sep 12, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING, MUST MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK IN DRY OR COLD STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Apr 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS, IN BOTH EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOMS AT REAR OF BUILDING-MUST PROVIDE. When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOOR OF FRONT COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF SPILLS/FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING ALSO. 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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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A WATER LEAK ON PIPE UNDER THE 3-COPM. SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT)-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Sep 15, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER IN WASHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO LOG BOOK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED INFO.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND BROKEN LID, INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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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. MISSING OUTLET COVERS ON NORTH WALL PREP AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES FOR WIC AND WIF.
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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. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. REPLACE/REPAIR CEILING TILES IN STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTALL THE ICE MACHINE WITH BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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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 Sep 27, 2024. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited six 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.