Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2023
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Score
Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins 17 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 6, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins is from Dec 6, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been 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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Inspection History
Dec 6, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-31-22 INSPECTION# 2556531.V 51. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. V 56.FOUND LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN AT PREMISES WITH NO HOOD. MUST PROVIDE OR REMOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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May 31, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN AT PREMISES WITH NO HOOD. MUST PROVIDE OR REMOVE.
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Aug 25, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AT BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING GAPS AROUND THE PLUMBING PIPES ON WALL BEHIND THE MILK COOLER NEXT TO ICE MAKER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSRTUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN-FREEZER AND IN REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENT BELOW).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR MILK COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE SHOWED TO MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WASH ROOMS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHTING IN THE DONUTS DISPLAY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR REPLACE WITH SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
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Jan 9, 2019
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH MATERIAL THAT IS FOOD SAFE AND EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COLD COFFEE MAKER. A BACKFLOW DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR FOR CLEANING ACCESSIBILITY. OBSERVED A CAPPUCCINO MACHINE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA THAT IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE OFF THE FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHTING IN THE DONUTS DISPLAY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR REPLACE WITH SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT DISPLAYED WAS NOT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 26, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED,BROKEN WEATHER STRIP 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WEATHER STRIP AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HOOD/VENTILATION ABOVE OVEN IF AND WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING (2)TWO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HOOD/VENTILATION ABOVE OVEN (OR PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jan 7, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURE AT FRONT PREP COOLER: 3LBS CREAM CHEESE 47.2F, 1LB CHICKEN 45.5F, 2LBS EGGS 46.7F, 0.5LB SAUSAGE 45.7F, 2LBS POTATOES 45.3F, 0.5LB TURKEY 46.8F, 0.5LB BACON 47.9F, 1/2 GALLON MILK 47.9F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF FAN IN WALK IN COOLER. ADVISED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN HOLE IN METAL GREASE TRAP FLOOR DOOR NEAR FRONT 3 COMP SINK. ADVISED 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: OBSERVED WATER STAINS ON CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. ADVISED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED THERMOMETERS THROUGHOUT. ADVISED TO CORRECT AND MANINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN UNDER COUNTER. OBSERVED SUGAR SCOOP STORED IN SUGAR CONTAINER. ADVISED MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SCOOP UTENSILS IN A CLEAN SANITARY CONTAINER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. ADVISED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 18, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT SERVICE ICE CREAM LINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES WHILE ESTABLISHMENT IS OPEN AND OPERATING, FOUND WATER AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 83.1 F AND AT EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT 80 F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS, HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 110 F AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7--38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWED WITH GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT SERVICE ICE CREAM LINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rusted bolt of reach in freezer for ice cream, shall be replaced, rust removed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)., rear storage shelving not clean, needs cleaning.
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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 rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning (corners), floors by oven need re-grouting.
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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 gap/holes in rear kitchen area shall be repaired sealed, ceiling tiles that had gaps/holes shall be repaired/sealed or replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep area, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Dec 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 cleaning(detailed), walk in cooler shelving need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage area by hot water heater not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Oct 7, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in rear kitchen areas shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep areas need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen areas not clean need cleaning.
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Sep 21, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS SAUSAGE PATTY AT 45.1F, CHEESE/AND HAM SANDWICH AT 45.5F, 50.1F INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. COOLER TEMP AT 39.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $10.00 AND 2.5 TOTAL LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A.
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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 DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN, WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIME. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-020
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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 IN DETAIL AND ORGANIZE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AREA.
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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. FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, COLLATTA MACHINE AND ICE BINS, NEDDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN 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 Dec 6, 2023. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six 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.
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