Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins

2801 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 16 inspections at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
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Dec 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS)-(EGGS, BACON, SAUSAGE) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. (CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF RESIDUE UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGEMENT TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Apr 9, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT PINK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED/RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROTECTED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING TOP PIECE OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Sep 23, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH PROOF OF VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATEW WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SUCH AS DAIRY CREAMER, SAUSAGES, EGGS, AND MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNIT UNDERNEATH HOT COFFEE BREWING STATION IN FRONT PREP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES LOCATED UNDERNEATH OVENS AS WELL AS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFIGERATION UNIT NEAR ICECREAM PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 12, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,SLICED HAM,SAUSAGE,MILK,ICE CREAM,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER #6 &14.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MISSING TOP AT MOPSINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND DINING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 27, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED FOR REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN CABINETS AT THE ICE CREAM SIDE. CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER CABINETS WHERE COFFEE STATIONS ARE, CLEAN FLOORS IN HOT FOOD SECTION, CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF ORGANIZING OR REMOVING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED FOR REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN CABINETS AT THE ICE CREAM SIDE. CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER CABINETS WHERE COFFEE STATIONS ARE, CLEAN FLOORS IN HOT FOOD SECTION, CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF ORGANIZING OR REMOVING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE WALK-IN FREEER CEILING, AND 1ST. FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT DONUT DISPLAY CASE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 12, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT REAR NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER STATED THAT THE HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF DUE TO A LEAK ON THE P-TRAP OF THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT WATER ON AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1583930 DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2015 SERIOUS VIOLATION #18-OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, ICE BINS) IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK ON THE P-TRAP OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN THE ICE BIN LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2015
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: OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, ICE BINS) IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN THE ICE BIN LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES. INSTD TO HAVE AT ALL TIMES. CITAITON ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Dec 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER FAN IS LOOSE AND SHUDDERING, REPAIR THE UNIT SO IT CONTINUES TO HOLD ADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR STORAGE IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOOR FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE WEST COUNTER SINK HAS A GAP WITH FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN OUT AND SEAL THE GAP.
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Sep 29, 2011
Complaint
4 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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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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.MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES UNDER OVEN,4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES & UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE NEAR TOILET ROOMS,DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR LOCKERS,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.
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Mar 4, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices.OBSERVED A STRONG FOUL ODOR WHEN ENTERING MEN'S TOILET ROOM OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FECES SPLATTERED ON TOILET,WALLS & FLOOR INSIDE OF TOILET STALL .MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN & SANITIZE AREA AT THIS TIME.MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN TOILET FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 26, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* 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. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO ENROLLMENT LETTER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CITY CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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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. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 17, 2024. The public record contains 16 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 10 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 four 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.