Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 3, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed more than 20 large flies, more than 10 small flies, and 1 centipede throughout facility including in rear dish area, front prep area, and in display case directly on top of muffin. Manager discarded 1 blueberry muffin ($3) instructed manager to minimize pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

2. Sep 5, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

3. Aug 31, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some grease build and food debris on surface of cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris/spills throughout kitchen preparation area.instructed manager to detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Mar 27, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drain pipe under the hand sink at rear 3-compartment sink area.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located at ice machine. Must install so back flow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tile at rear storage shelving area near the walk-in-freezer.must replace damaged ceiling tile and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs for light fixtures at rear 3-compartment sink/prep area and storage areas where noted to manager and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Sep 27, 2019 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

6. May 23, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found interior surfaces of ice machine with visible mold like substances (pink and black slimy substance) severe build-up likely to contaminate the ice which to be used for human consumption. Instructed to empty ice machine. Must clean (wash, rinse and sanitize) and maintain. (corrected on site - manager has cleaned and sanitized interior of the said ice machine) priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of prep cooler with food debris accumulation and syrup build-up behind front service line.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with dried food debris in rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor inside/underneath 3 compartment sink behind (baskin robbins side) ice cream area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace inoperable light bulb inside 2 door reach-in cooler in rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on duty when tcs foods (milk, cream cheese, sausage, sandwiches etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present when handling tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Sep 10, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed torn gaskets at cooler underneath the hot chocolate unit/coolata unit and at cooler at baskin robbins area.instructed to replace gaskets and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) observed small water leak at the end of faucet for the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 (a) instructed to remove dusts accumulations on ceiling ventilation covers at front coffee preparation area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 ventilation in washroom not working.instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Sep 22, 2016 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused hot holding equipment on floor under shelf rack adjacent to rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove or elevate items 6" off floor.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust on walls in washroom. Must clean walls inside washroom and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers (x2) not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear hair restraints.

9. Aug 21, 2014 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Front prep area exposed handwash bowl caulk in poor repair/gaps between sink and wall. Instructed manager to recaulk said sink to wall.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Observed calcium build up inside ice machine (upper portion). Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of ice machine.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/litter on floor and inside floor drain at prep areas. Instructed manager to clean floor and interior of floor drains throughout.

10. Aug 22, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted cabinet under coolata machine in poor repair with peeling panel. Instructed to fix or replace (front service line).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain front counter, prep and storage shelves with food debris and spillage behind front service line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and underneath coolers in rear prep/dish washing area.---------noted some litter on ground in rear outside area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to reorganize rear storage area. Food and non food items must be stored 6"off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

11. Dec 6, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Caulk around exposed hand sink in front prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink, prep table in rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in front doughnut display, shall be provided, light shields in rear prep area need cleaning.

12. May 26, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced/repair, shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repair/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving in front, rear prep areas need cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Bamaged/stained ceiling tilesin rear kitchen prep area, and dining areas shall be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Broken, damazged light shields in prep areas, shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)i9n coolers, prep areas not clean need cleaning, damaged exhaust vent unit in rear kitchen shall be repair/replaced.

13. Mar 9, 2010 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: One of the splashguard of the rear exposed hand sink loose, not maintained. Instructed to repair and maintained. Must provide top shield for the ice cream cone case to protect the ice cream cone from any dust, and contaminant.(no waffle ice cream cone at the time of inspection).