Dunkin Donuts / Baskin & Robbins

6 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts / Baskin & Robbins appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 31, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dunkin Donuts / Baskin & Robbins dates to Jan 31, 2024.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” 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
Jan 31, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AT 83.4F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 84.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 80.3F TO 83.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 84.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY HOSES BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 2:20PM TO 3:10PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE AND EGG WERE PREPARED. AT 3:10PM CERTIFIED MANAGER SONIA GARAY ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINER BY THE FRONT PREP STATION WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR EMPLOYEES EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Jan 7, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 2, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands in a HANDWASHING SINK or APPROVED automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for FOOD preparation or WAREWASHING, or in a service sink. PRIORITY DOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (sausage, egg etc) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS WITHOUT SOAP. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, for at least 20 seconds, using a cleaning compound in a HANDWASHING SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 27, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HANDLE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 20, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Prep coolers through out missing thermometer. instructed to provide to all coolers.
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Oct 17, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facility not maintaining proper cooling temperature. found main prep cooler air temp at 55.4f, cooler is used to store perishables. instructed mgr to keep all coolers at 40f or lower. cooler is tagged not allowed to use must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal request. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature, found 6 lbs of deli meat at 54.4f, 3 lbs of cooked eggs at 53.4f, 5 lbs of cream cheese packets at 53.4f and 4 lbs of cooked beef at 53.2f, all foods stored in said cooler, instructed mgr to keep all such foods at 40f or lower. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A) food discarded valued at $50.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 2 light fixtures at donuts display case missing a light shield, instructed to install.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Prep coolers through out missing thermometer. instructed to provide to all coolers.
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE COFFEE SERVICE IN THE MIDDLE OF BOTH FRONT PREP AREAS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS ON WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK AND REAR HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 5, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BUKLED AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE SANDWICH MAKING STATION IN THE FRONT LINE.
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Feb 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED 3COMP SINK LOCATED BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. 3COMP SINK DOES NOT HAVE HOT WATER. THERE IS ANOTHER 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA WHICH HAS BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST BE WELL MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES PROVIDING BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BUKLED AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE SANDWICH MAKING STATION IN THE FRONT LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAK FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
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Oct 28, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. BOXES OF DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED IN TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE TOILET ROOM IN A CLEAN AREA.
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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. CLUTTER NOTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Sep 13, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2010
Complaint
3 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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS GASKETS.
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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 ACCUMILATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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. SANDWICH PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Feb 17, 2010
License
No violations found.
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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 Jan 31, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts / Baskin & Robbins.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts / Baskin & Robbins have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.