Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins

500 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60607
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins has 21 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 7, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 7, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 7, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN 1 OF 2 UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 NOTED VENT FAN IN UNISEX WASHROOM IN HALLWAY NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Mar 12, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURES OF BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEAREST PREP AREA (75F) AND REAR WASHROOM IN HALLWAY (74.3F). HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOR REAR WASHROOM WAS MAINTAINED DURING INSPECTION AND REFLECTED 102F. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WAS NOTED AT 9:05AM AT 90F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT UNISEX REAR WASHROOM IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER IN COFFEE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR CONVEYOR BELT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED VENT FAN IN UNISEX WASHROOM IN HALLWAY NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Aug 27, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LEAKS AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE ICE CREAM IS SERVED; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET TO REPAIR LEAKS.
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Jan 24, 2019
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT SANDWICH STATION. BOARD DISCOLORED AND WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND TORN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COFFEE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF food. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS ISSUED FOR COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVED THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST WEAR CLEAN OUTER CLOTHING WHILE WORKING TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER BELOW HOT HOLING UNITS, DARK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND DONUT RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK BEHIND THE ICE-CREAM COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT CIN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 40 SMALL FLIES THRU OUT THE FACILITY ON THE CEILINGS, WALLS, SIGNS, AND FLYING IN THE AIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE PREP COOLER TOP SLIDE DOOR. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. 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: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT COUNTER/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CUTTING BOARD BY FRONT PREP AREA BADLY STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY ICE CREAM STATION AND DRAIN STOPPER NEEDED AT REAR DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Jan 6, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON DROP PLATE OF ICE MACHINE. 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: ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE THERMOMETERS IN TWO OF THE FRONT LINE COOLERS ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPERATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
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Oct 15, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 SMALL FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. 10 BY THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR, 10 ON BOXES LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 FLYING AROUND AND 10 ON THE WALL LOCATED ABOVE THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED BY THE BREAKFAST PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH BUILD UP. OBSERVED COFFEE COUNTER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON THE SMALL REFRIGERATORS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (EGG & BACON SANDWICH)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Feb 13, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TOILET HANDLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVER IN SMALL REFRIGERATION UNIT IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REATTACH OUTLET COVER TO WALL UNDERNEATH SEATING COUNTER IN DINING ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND TWO SMALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE BROKEN.
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Dec 4, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MILK DISPENSING MACHINE, AND THE COOLATA MACHINE AT DISPENSERS. ALSO CLEAN THE ESPRESSO MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AT ALL CORNERS AND UNDER FRONT SERVICE DOUGHNUT LINE. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHTSHIELDS AT REAR AREA OF THE STORE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3COMP SINK.
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Sep 5, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. The holes in the grease trap cleanout are dirty and unsanitary. Wash, rinse and sanitize and seal the holes.
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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. The west milk dispenser thermometer is 20 degrees off temperature, remove and replace the thermometer.
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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. The ice scoop is handle down in the machine, keep the scoop handle out of the ice.
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Dec 2, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. The holes in the grease trap cleanout are dirty and unsanitary. Wash, rinse and sanitize and seal the holes.
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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. The west milk dispenser thermometer is 20 degrees off temperature, remove and replace the thermometer.
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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. The ice scoop is handle down in the machine, keep the scoop handle out of the ice.
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Oct 1, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize all of the (SURESHOT)equipment until it is clean and sanitary. Clean the areas around the nozzles in detail.
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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. Clean the floors under the freezer and front counter drain areas and inside the walk-in cooler in detail.
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Feb 25, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Employee food and drink needs to be kept away from above clean dishes and prep area.
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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. Repair or replace the damaged front counter ice bin lid so it is smooth and sanitary. Clean the walk-in cooler plastic air door curtain.
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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. Clean and maintain the handsink free of labels and debris.
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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 Feb 7, 2023. The public record contains 21 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 eight 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.