Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins

345 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2011

Score

Medium Risk

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2011. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 6, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins' 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2011

Routine

9 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW & NOT ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED SUCH AS HAM,EGGS,BACON,ETC.MUST POST CERTIFICATE & ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)CITATION ISSUED.

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.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON STORAGE CABINET.

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 LIGHT SHIELDS,ALL SHELVING UNITS & STORAGE CABINETS,VENTILATION VENTS,WINDOW SILLS.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN REAR DOOR SWEEP,LOOSE WALLBASE AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CONNECTED,LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK,LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & ICE MACHINE.

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.MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS PROPERLY.

Jun 7, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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 VENT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS

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 Oct 6, 2011. The public record contains two 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 two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins.

Has Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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