Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2011, Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 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 three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND STORAGE CONTAINER. 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: NOTED CLUTTER/ UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN AREA ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER KITCHEN OFFICE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
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May 23, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AS WELL AS UNDERNEATH THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 13, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING COFFEES AND NO HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Apr 1, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID DAMAGED NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID TO PREVENT PEST NUISANCES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING COFFEES AND NO HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ICE CREAM SERVICE PREP AREA,REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEAR THE OFFICE SPACE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Jun 20, 2017
License
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER #6,DAMAGED SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEAR REAR PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER CABINETS AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK,DIPPING WELL,INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNIT,WINDOW SILLS,ALL PREP COOLERS AND SALES FLOOR REACH IN FREEZER,COUNTER TOPS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,OVEN,ALL STORAGE SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER AND STORAGE ,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DINING AREA,WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY TO WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS,DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT FIXTURES AND CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA ,WALK IN COOLER VENTILATION VENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA,OVER TEA & HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
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Aug 2, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, #29 FOUND LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD, MUST PROVIDE. OVEN TAGGED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN PREMISES IS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD, COFFEE 158*F, SANDWICHES, ICECREAM., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE SMALL COOLER INTERIOR ON THE BASKIN SIDE ANS REAR OVEN.
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Jul 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1465256 DATED 11/12/2015 #38 FOUND LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. ALSO IN COMMENT MUST NOTIFIED DEPARTMENT OF VENTILATION TO INSPECT, AND OBTAIN DOCUMENTS FOR UNHOODED ELECTRIC OVEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE SMALL COOLER INTERIOR ON THE BASKIN SIDE AND REAR OVEN.
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Nov 12, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE, ICED COFFEE MACHINE, AND FROZEN COFFEE MACHNE MAKER WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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May 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHGO FOOD SERVICE MGR ON SITE, WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FROM A CITY APPROVED COURSE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED I.E. EGG SANDWICH SAUSAGE,ETC., A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, RESTRICT STORING ON TOP OF FOOD PRODUCT OR EQUIPMENT
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86
May 21, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under front counter and interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in rear storage room. Instructed to install more light.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
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May 14, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water at each compartment at a time in three compartment sink, water coming up from floor drain. Instructed to release drain slowly and have grease trap and drainline detail clean to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under front counter and interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in rear storage room. Instructed to install more light.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
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Nov 22, 2011
Routine
7 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. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (EG MILK, HOT SANDWICHES, EGGS, SAUSAGE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED, A FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010( B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DONUT DISPLAY CABINET (BOTTOM) IN POOR REPAIR WITH SHARP EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED AT DONUT DISPLAY SHELVES OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED COUNTER TOP COOLATA MACHINE (NO WHEELS) WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE SAID UNIT FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. COOLATA MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A STATEMENT TO CDPH AT 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REORGANIZING. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON 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 18, 2025. The public record contains 14 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 three 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 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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