Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins

233 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins has been inspected 13 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 23, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 9, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND MILK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2492831 DATED 3/11/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Mar 11, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( EGGS, MILK...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 LBS OF COOKED EGGS PATTIES STORED AT 73.2 ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT 41 F OR LOWER FOR COLD HOLDINGS. PRIORIY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.
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Apr 16, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND 3-COMP SINK IN NEED OF DRAIN STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE DEBRIS AND DUST ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, AND FOUND DIRT ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE CAMBRO ICE BIN BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE OVEN BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND HAVE MACHINE SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND 3-COMP IN NEED OF DRAIN STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE DEBRIS AND DUST ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, AND FOUND DIRT ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE CAMBRO ICE BIN BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE OVEN BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( STEAMING MILK ). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED(SUGAR BIN). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SPOONS IN USE ARE STORED IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Feb 24, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, 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 ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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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, and rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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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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Jan 30, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THIS TIME FOR THE NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.MUST ENROLL EMPLOYEES
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Jan 23, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF ICE DURING STORAGE,IE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION BY EMPLOYEES MISSING/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ICE MACHINE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIPPED RUBBER GASKET ON CREAM DISPENSER COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CRACKED SUGAR SCOOP, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UTENSILS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TOP OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND USED GLOVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD ON SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURE, CEILING, DONUTS DISPLAY CASE..., INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THIS TIME FOR THE NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.MUST ENROLL EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 30, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED SUGAR SCOOP, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UTENSILS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIPPED RUBBER GASKET ON CREAM DISPENSER COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TOP OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND USED GLOVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD ON SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURE, CEILING, DONUTS DISPLAY CASE..., INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Nov 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER FILTER TUBE AT THE FRONT ICE MACHINE. FOUND SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT THE CLOSET STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT BOTH LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3-SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT REAR 3-COMP SINK AND ONE MISSING THE FRONT 3-COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. FOUND MISSING THERMOMETERS AT THE 1DR FRIDGE NEXT TO THE FRONT ICE MACHINE, FRIDGE NEXT TO THE DONUTS AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AND AT THE 2DR FRIDGE LOCATED IN THE CLOSET STORAGE ROOM AT THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Oct 11, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. EXPOSED INSULATION AROUND PIPE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO COVER.
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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. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUT SIDE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 21, 2010
Routine
1 minor 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. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT COOLER DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 23, 2024. The public record contains 13 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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.