Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins has 17 inspections in the public record. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 29, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON THE LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED AT THE PREP TABLE AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.
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Nov 8, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON-SITE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND NOTIFIED AT THE START OF THE INSPECTION AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES LATER WITH THE CERTIFICATE IN HAND. REVIEWED THERE MUST BE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND THE PERSON BE ON SITE WHEN FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP IS LOCATED AT THE DISHWASHING STATION HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SANDWICH PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH BURN MARKS. MUST REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. BOTH WERE REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR BOTH.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ONE LIGHT IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. IT MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHT INTENSITY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 24, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANY BOXES BY REAR DOOR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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Nov 22, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 23, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER COLLATTA MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARY CLOSED FRONT DOORS. PLUMBER WAS CALLED AT 9:00am,ON SITE AT 9:21am.AT 9:49am PROBLEM SOLVED.MANAGER/EMPLOYEE CLEANING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 13, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO COOLER UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:REACH-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 51F,PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.4F TO 47F.THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED SAME TEMPERATURE.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE BOTH UNITS:EGGS,EGG WHITE,SAUSAGE,ETC ALL PREP-COOKED FOOD. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION".DO NOT USE. OTHER COOLER ARE ON SITE WITH TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WAS STORED INSIDE FROM ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS: 138 SAUSAGE PATTIES AT TEMP OF 47F; 16 TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTIES AT TEMP OF 47.5F; 32 COOKED EGG WHITES AT TEMP OF 47.4F TO 51F.SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 51F. THIRTY SEVEN VARIOUS KIND OF 1.5oz CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 47.6F; THREE 3 POUNDS OF STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE AT 45.6F; PLAIN CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.5F AND VEGGIE CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.7F.ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CERTIFIED MANAGER.POUNDS 9.25,VALUE 89.08 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS DISCARDING PAPER LINER REMOVED FROM COOKING PAN TO A GARBAGE CONTAINER BY PUSHING WITH GLOVED HAND GARBAGE INSIDE THE MENTIONED CONTAINER AND WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES NOR HAND WASHING PICK-UP COOKED POTATOES AND PUT TO A DISH AND STORED TO A HOT HOLDING UNIT. AS I WAS EXPLAINING TO MANAGER WHAT I OBSERVED, EMPLOYEE DID IT AGAIN. FOOD DISCARDED.INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE GIVEN. MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM CRITICAL VIOLALATION:7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,KEEP AREA DRY. DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 1, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS(METAL PITCHER WHICH WAS USED FOR MILK AND UTENSILS),WASHING,RINSING AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND RE-USING THE SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED ALL CONTAINERS,MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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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: WE OBSERVED 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES AT REAR DISH ROOM ON EAST-SOUTH SHELVES,ON CLEAN EAST CONTAINERS AND ON WALLS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE/AROUND HOT WATER TANK. AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS AND FOOD CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR TILES BY THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN IT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.COVING/BASEBOARD WALL AT SAME AREA NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.DEBRIS/FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS NEED TO BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEAD INSECT AND OTHER UNKNOWN PARTICLES ON LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE OVEN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING FROM BASE JOINT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Mar 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER CLEAN AND REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND FLUSH.
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Dec 9, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER #4 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR/GAP BETWEEN DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER UNDER DONUTS SHELF RACKS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER, MANAGER, NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. AMBIENT AIR AT 54.7F. TAGGED COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 2 POUNDS CHICKEN SALAD AT 55.4F, 3 POUNDS TUNA SALAD AT 52.5F, 5POUNDS MINI HOT DOGS AT 52.4F, 6 POUNDS COOKED EGGS AT 52.9F, 2 POUNDS SAUSAGE AT 54.0F, 3 POUNDS CHEESE AT 55.6F, 10 POUNDS CREAM CHEESE AT 53.6F, AND 4 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. DISPOSED OF 35POUNDS FOOD. VALUE AT 350.00 DOLLARS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUD GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. ALSO, FOUND RAT BURROWING BY OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUBBER GASKETS FOR REACH IN COOLER BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN INSIDE CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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Nov 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LID OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY CLOSING (BROKEN). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE......MUST ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN COFFEE URN AT THE FRONT COUNTER LEAKING WATER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WET COUNTER TOP OF THE COFFEE STATION AT THE COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUPIMENT AND ALONG CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET (AT BASE) AND AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED, BY HANDLE. MUST REPLACE ICE SCOOP.
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Sep 21, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL ON DRY FOOD CONTAINER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRI9S ON THE FOLLOWINGS: TOILET SEAT AND TOILET BOWLS IN THE RESTROOMS,MOP SINK, STORAGE CABINETS UNDER COUNTERS AT CORNER ENTRANCE OF PREP AREA, DRY FOOD CONTAINER LID COVER,AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENING ON WALL BY RESTROOM DOOR POST,AND ON CEILING TILES IN NUMBER ONE RESTROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS SUCH AS COATS,HAND BAGS,ETC HANGING ALOVER REAR PREP AREA BY READY TO EAT FOODS BY HOOD.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENTS AND CARD BOXES AT REAR TO REDUCE CLUTTER.
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Feb 4, 2010
Routine
6 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.non food contact surfaces of front counter diplay unit shelf for pastries in state of disrepair(broken)shall be replaced.peeling paint of counter by coffee machine shall be repair.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice storage bin need detailed cleaning.
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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.floors in rear storage areas under storage shelving need cleaning(corners)
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas need cleaning.ceiling in bathroom had peeling paint.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shield in prep areas, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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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. 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.exhaust vents (ventilation) in prep areas, storage areas, and coolers need cleaning.
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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 22, 2025. The public record contains 17 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 six 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 four violations per visit, up from roughly one 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.
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