Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins

229 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 18, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop placed on ice cubes in ice maker, instructed to keep off cubes.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Refrigerator thermometer placed in rear of cooler behind food container, instructed to keep in warmest part where it is easy to view.
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Nov 25, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 31, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND ICE BIN BUCKET STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE HANDSINK FOR HAND-WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MANAGER REMOVED SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CRATES STORED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA ABOVE HANDSINK AND ICE MACHINE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
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Mar 15, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE TE DONUT AND BAGEL STORAGE UNIT.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT SPRAYER DEVICE OF FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDER PAPER SUPPLY STORED ON LOWER SHELF NEXT TO TOASTER OVEN.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP ON UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS TO REMOVE DUST, GRIME AND FOOD BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REPAIR THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE SO AS TO BE EASY TO CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. AT THE WASH ROOM HAND SINK MUST HAVE HOT WATER RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ONE STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2013
Routine
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: NOTED A FEW LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA SCATTERED AROUND THE REACH IN FREEZER, NOTED 13 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL OF THE MOP SINK AREA, NOTED 6 LIVE FLIES IN THE CEILING AT THE SERVICE COUNTER, NOTED 11 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA AND 10 LIVE FLIES ON THE STREAMERS IN THE CEILING IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE/ELIMINATE FLIES AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND SANITIZE AREA WHERE FLIES WERE FOUND. ALSO CLEAN THE CEILING WHERE FLIES WERE FOUND.
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Sep 20, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 13, 2012
Routine
4 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: (7-38-020) OBSERVED THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, WITH AT LEAST 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTON LEFT DOOR & ALSO 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OUTER OPENINGS, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CRACKED ICE SCOOP MUST BE REPLACED. CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE ADDRESSED ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKETS & FAN GUARDS OF COOLER DOORS MUST BE FREE OF DUST OR FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR (FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON THE CEILING) AT REAR OF STORE, MUST ADDRESS/FIX.
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Apr 8, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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May 25, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 of walk-in cooler must be kept clean & free of frozen spills.
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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 replace lightbulb in bathroom (too dim), & provide missing shield in walk-in freezer.
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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. Three small sized ovens sitting on top of each other, with total of 7,710 watts must be adequately vented. Referred to Ventilation Dept.
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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 11, 2025. The public record contains 13 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?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three 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.