Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins

5705-5709 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins has 11 inspections in the public record. Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins was last inspected on Nov 5, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LABEL, PEANUT, COCONUT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS (DUST, DIRT, FOOD, ETC.) ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PULL ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. OBSERVED LIQUID ON FLOOR OF PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Aug 22, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVING/STORAGE THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED WITH THE SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN LOCATION PROTECTED FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION OR INSIDE MACHINE WITH SCOOP HANDLE OUT OF ICE.
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Jul 28, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE KIT FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON CORDS BEHIND OVENS AND ON BACK OF 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON BAKERY SHELVES IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS (COFFEE GRINDS, DUST, DIRT, FOOD, ETC.) ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PULL ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. OBSERVED LIQUID ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 21, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE KIT FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TOILET (WITH WASTE INSIDE) ON GROUND NEXT TO DUMPSTER. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED ALL WASTE/GARBAGE MUST BE PROPERLY DISPOSED OF, INSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON A COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF SAUSAGE PATTIES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.5F-49.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $30. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE ALL ALL HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWL SINKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON CORDS BEHIND OVENS AND ON BACK OF 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON BAKERY SHELVES IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS (COFFEE GRINDS, DUST, DIRT, FOOD, ETC.) ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PULL ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. OBSERVED LIQUID ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON CEILING LIGHTS IN REAR. OBSERVED DEAD BUGS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ALSO REPLACE ANY MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Oct 6, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAIRY COOLER GASKET, IN POOR REPAIR, LOCATED ON FRONT COUNTER COFFEE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELD, LOCATED ABOVE DRIVE THROUGH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, DIRECTLY NEXT TO CAPTIVE AIRE ROTATING OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. ALSO, OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER, FOR LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED GREASE STAINS AND BUILDUP ABOVE PREP STATION ON EAST WALL OF DRIVE-THRU PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN BOTH WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 10, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 1, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT BEING PROTECTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA, OPEN BAIT(MICE POSION)UNDER THE REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALL BAIT MUST BE INCLOSED.7-37-005A.
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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 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS/CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, AND NO MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBESERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION #45 FROM REPORT 1464751 DATE 2/11/2015 AND REINSPECTION 1464758 DATED 2/18/2015. CORRECT BY DATE 5/11/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Feb 18, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 11, 2015
Complaint
5 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: FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND MAIN DONUT SERVING AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. SOAP PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN. SURROUNDING GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN.(GARBAGE SPILLAGE) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES DELI MEAT, HAM, SAUSAGE ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION. (7-38-012)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 30, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel, cutting boards, sinks, prep counter and storage racks 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 and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in corners and rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate suplies 6 inches or higher and away from walll.
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Sep 11, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage racks and display case 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. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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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 Nov 5, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five 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 five 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.

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.