Pass

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins

4302 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jun 5, 2026

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins was last inspected on June 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 5, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Front prep cooler missing thermometer, instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the 1-door reach-in cooler located in the baskin robbin area. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment properly. An air amibient thermometer was provided in the 1-door cooler during the inspection.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no label with common food name for the bulk storage container (sugar) stored under the prep table in the rear bakery area. The instructed person in charge of all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with the contents' names. A label was provided on the bulk container during the inspection.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain. The wiping cloths were removed and properly stored when not used during the inspection.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the rear dish washing/dry storage area. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning. The milk crates were removed during the inspection.

      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 a leak at the facuet of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen egg product being thawed at room temperature on prep table. Instructed person in charge that all thawing must be done either under refrigeration or under cold running water (in circumstances preventing cross contamination).

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and food debris underneath shelving and equipment throughout front and rear prep areas. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in the form of cardboard boxes at rear. Organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed buckled floor panel in walk-in freezer. Must repair/replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Prep cooler under topping station in baskin robbins prep area not maintaining proper temperature 48.6f, and prep cooler in dunkin donuts prep area not maintaining proper temperature 58.3f during inspection. Instructed manager to repair. Coolers must maintain 40f or below. Coolers are tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following foods stored at improper temperature in prep cooler, cream cheese 59.7f, ham 55.4f, turkey 52.1f, sausage 52.3f, egg 51.8f, chicken 50.9f, turkey sausage 50.9f instructed manager to discard approximately $900 and 50lbs of product. All cold food must maintain 40f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all pop crates and provide adequate shelving in rear storage and milk crates in walk-in cooler for easy cleaning and pest control.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Secure loose light shield in rear prep/dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Tighten loose faucet on exposed sink in dunkin donuts prep area. Repair leaking faucet on utility sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all single service cups off floor in rear storage area.

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: No soap or paper towels at exposed handwash sink at front service counter. Must provide. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 small flying insects at front service area on wall and ceiling, and at rear on boxes at shelving racks and wall by 3-comp sink. Must remove. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under counters of customer dining area of food spills and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair cold water knob at front exposed hand wash sink at front service counter. Must repair.

  9. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the ice machine dirty. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the floors dirty inside the walk in cooler and the front counter area. Must clean to removes spills and debris.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior front tea cooler, and the cream drip tray not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles front dining area, instructed to clean and sanitize also the syrup pump.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning to remove all build up of food spills and debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Air vents in need of cleaning to remove all build up of dust. Must clean and maintain at all times.

  12. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler in in use in poor repair, internal temperature 53.2f. Mgr states aware of issue, repair service was called. Unit tagged at this time and instd not to use until unit repaired, and reinspected by cdph. Instd to utilize other refrigeration on site. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: The following potentially hazardous foods at improper storage temperatures in walk-in cooler: sausage patties at 53.2f (4 trays) and egg patties (4 trays) at 54.2f. Mgr voluntarily discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 15lbs $50 value. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet in one toilet room in poor repair. Repair same.

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean, lime build-up. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer missing in prep cooler. Provide same.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    Consultation · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM AND INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON HOSE CONNECTION UNDER 3-COMP.MUST REPAIR.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF INC MACHINE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. MUST BREPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM. ALSO INSTALL BACKFLOW P DEVICE ON HOSE CONNECTION UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.