Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins

4851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 22, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins is from Nov 22, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “thermometers provided & accurate”, showing up seven times.

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

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 22, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 28, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (3/19/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON AROUND THE DOUGHNUT STORAGE SHELF AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED AREA IN DETAIL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOODS ABOVE OVENS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING DUSTS BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)- 4-204.112(B) MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2020
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: UPGRATED TO PRIORITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY VIOLATION
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2366083 DATED 3/19/20. #60, PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2252669 DATED 1/17/19, #51, 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY 7-42-090. GIVEN 2 DAYS NOTICE TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: : 4-204.112(B) MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2252669 DATED 1/17/19, #51, 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP.(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN) TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INST MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET IN FRONT COOLER PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE NORTH DIPPER WELL (ICE CREAM STATION).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTERED ITEMS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN CORNERS NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND KEPT ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" INCHES OFF WALL/FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER(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: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found dirt build up on upper interior vents of reach in cooler. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found small amount of orange and brown mold like substances on upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found employee personal items on shelves with dry storage items. Instructed to place all items in a designated area for employee possessions. Must maintain.
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Mar 18, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND AND OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING CREAMER CUPS INSIDE THE SAME SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND REVIEWED PROPER DISH WASHING PROCEDURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jul 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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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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Jun 5, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NON-COMPLIANT WITH PREVIOUS REPORT # 1271362, DATED 09/19/2012. VOILATION CODE 36 AND 38. (36) DAMAGE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISPLAY COOLER, SHALL BE REPLACE. (38) EXHAHAUST VENTS IN BATROOMS NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAIL CLEANING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090
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Sep 19, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in front prep area under ice machine, prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken light shields in display cooler, shall be 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 detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
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Sep 2, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Aug 24, 2011
Complaint
3 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: 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. FOUND #10 LIVE BIG FLIES ON THE GLASS WINDOWS OF THE DINING AREA AND 1 IN PREP AREA ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE,MUST DETAIL CLEAN OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR,MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO GO COUNTER AREA,MUST DETAIL CLEAN GLASS WINDOWS; GIVEN 5 Days 08-31-11 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Feb 17, 2011
Routine
5 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. MUST PROVIDE 1 DRAIN STOPPER IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. COUNTER TOP BEHIND COOLATTA MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES AND EXTERIOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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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. LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 PREP COOLERS
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Feb 10, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Front three compartment sink not properly disposing waste water, waste water backflowing from floor air gap onto floor around area. Smelled sewer gases in area around sink when draining water. Instructed that sink and grease trap must be cleaned and/or reapired to prevent inadequate disposal of water. Serious citation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelves, sink, inside cooler and display area not cleaned. Instructec to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers thru out and vent covers in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
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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 Nov 22, 2023. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” 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 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.