Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robins

555 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robins stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Spoons in-use held in a cup of stagnant water, Instructed to keep in a clean dry container.
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Jul 12, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER WHERE MILK IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 1 OF 2 PREP HANDSINKS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 27, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE.
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Aug 20, 2019
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 ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE PREP, DRY STORAGE, BASEMENT, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Mar 2, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed plastic gray door sweep on front entrance door and back exit door loose and hanging off door. Doors are considered rodent-proof. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain at all times.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed missing light shield in basement dry storage area directly in front of walk in cooler. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no backflow preventive device on basement mop sink faucet. Instructed manager to provide.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
4 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: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DONUT CASE.ALSO AT THE SAME SINK THERE WAS 2- RED BUCKETS INSIDE OF THE SINK MAKING IT NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND EMPLOYEE REMOVED BUCKETS FROM SINK-CDI. INSTRUCTED THAT EACH HAND SINK MUST BE PROVIDED ALWAYS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT OFFICE AND UNDER STORAGE SUPPLY SHELVES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED IN CEILING ABOVE FILTER SYSTEM IN MOP SINK ROOMIN BASEMENT.ALSO OPENING AROUND PIPE IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROO.MUST SEAL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA HAVE NO THERMOMETERS-3.MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE AND ORGANIZED.
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Dec 31, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT (IE: SINKS, ICE MACHINE, ICE CREAM FREEZERS, COFFEE STATION ETC
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN BASEMENT CLOSET TO REMOVE DIRT AND MOLD
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Nov 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT (IE: SINKS, ICE MACHINE, ICE CREAM FREEZERS, COFFEE STATION ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN BASEMENT CLOSET TO REMOVE DIRT AND MOLD.
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May 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT SANDWICH PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT BASEMENT UTILITY SINK ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENT IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT FRONT ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA 3COMP SINK.MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY WATER FILTRATION PIPE AT BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 16, 2010
Routine
2 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 in basement, need detailed cleaning under all shelvings.
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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. Dusty bathroom vent must be kept clean; fan guard of small coolers need cleaning also.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robins last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robins on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robins.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robins 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 Robins 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 Robins inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robins is inspected about once every two years on average.