Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins

5401 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins has been inspected 12 times since 2014. The most recent visit was on Oct 3, 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 two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four times.

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 3, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT 92F AT FRONT PREP AREA. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE PILE OF CARD BOARD BOXES IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR.
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Nov 27, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT EXHAUST HOOD AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 23, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT FROM 2:10PM-2:55PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS ICE CREAM AND CREAM CHEESE WERE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ASHABEN PATEL ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:55PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 5, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RESEAL LOOSE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN ICE MACHINE DOOR IN REAR AREA.
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90
Jul 25, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO BE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
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Jul 12, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 1 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOLATA FROZEN DESSERT UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT REQUIRED;DUE TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS A RISK 2.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment (ice machine and oven) and along wall bases. Instructed facility 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: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the dining room near the television by the front door. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Jul 27, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES OR RACKS FOR PROPER STORAGE IN REAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jul 20, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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: FOUND OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALL IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA AND OVER 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES OR RACKS FOR PROPER STORAGE IN REAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE WITH POOLED WATER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Aug 11, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES UNDER PREP COUNTER AND DONUT DISPLAY CASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 29, 2014
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 Oct 3, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four 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.

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.