Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 22, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed top interior of ice machine not clean. Noted slight yellow substance on the top surface. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside "sandwich station" prep cooler. Egg 47 f, sausage 47 f, bacon 47 f, avocado 47, cream cheese 46 f, butter 46. Manager discarded and denatured approx. 20 lbs of products valued at $150.00. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold-holding temperature of "sandwich station" prep cooler. Ambient air at 45.5 f. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit was tagged and must not be used until reinspected by the chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted cutting board at "sandwich station" prep cooler with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to deep clean and restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and sealing, or replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

2. Dec 18, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed knot in the men washroom broken . Instructed to repair or replace.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Dec 11, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at women bathroom handwashing sink. Temperature of water was 86.5f-87.3f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed knot in the men washroom broken . Instructed to repair or replace.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PLUMMER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX ISSUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash preventing lid closure. Instructed management that trash must be stored inside garbage receptacles so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

4. Sep 20, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Found bulk sugar container without a label. Instructed management to label bulk food containers (sugar, salt, flour, etc.) and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Mens washroom door is not self-closing, door hinge is broken. Instructed management that toilet room doors must be completely enclosed and provided with tight fitting and self closing door.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found old food and dirt build up on the floor underneath the dry storage shelving in the rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found employee's personal items (backpacks) stored on top of to-go single service items. Instructed management to remove personal items and store in a designated area away from food, dishes, etc.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Dec 30, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no light shield on the light fixture in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Dec 21, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape used as liner around drain under 3 compartment sink. Informed manager that duct tape cannot be used as means of repair. Instructed manager to remove and repair drain. Observed caulking along mop sink in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed both splash guards in poor repair on exposed hand sink between ice machine and Kelvinator freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food and debris on floor, under 3 compartment sink cabinetry area, in Baskin-Robbin area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing vent cover directly above entrance to back office. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed debris in all light shields above cook line and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining hand sink in rear next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. instructed of the idph requirements: any food handler working in the city of Chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. if someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

7. Jul 22, 2016 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: Observed upright freezer not maintained condensation line leaking, instructed to repair.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean exterior door handle at the walk-in cooler.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the cake prep table not clean, instructed to clean remove food splashes.

8. Oct 2, 2015 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Facilities to maintain proper temperature

     Inspector’s note: Found walk in cooler not maintaining proper cold holding temperatures. Temperature at 50.1f. Critical violation. 7-38-005a. Tagged walk in cooler.

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperatures. 8gallons cream at 50.1f, 8gallons milk at 50.9f, 4 gallons skim milk at 50.7f, 2 pounds sausage at 50.2f, 2 pounds cooked eggs at 50.5f, 72x 16oz nesquick milk at 50.5f, 5 pounds coffee cream at 50.3f, 20pounds ham at 50.8f, and 20 pounds cream cheese at 50.1f. Critical violation. 7-38-005a. Disposed of 281 pounds of potentially hazardous food. Monetary value about 750 dollars.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found walls and ceiling inside of walk in cooler not clean. Must clean and sanitize.

9. Oct 2, 2015 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found walls and ceiling inside of walk in cooler not clean. Must clean and sanitize.

10. Sep 19, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, 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 walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks 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 not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment in front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in rear prep area by prep table in rear prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

11. Jan 10, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

12. Aug 17, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary not displayed or posted in plain view of the establishmnet customers. Establishmnet does not have the inspection report summary available or on premises. Instructed that the inspection report summary must be available and posted conspicuous inside establishment for customers view. Serious citation issued 7-42-010(B).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine, storage cabinets, prep counter and donut display case not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light bulb not shielded in donut display case. Instructed to install shatter proof bulb with end caps or shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

13. Jun 27, 2011 Pass

    Consultation · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain lightshields with dried food debris accumulation in donut display case.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along the walls and in all corners on premise especially under and around cooling equipment and under storage racks in rear area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside coolers, walk-in cooler and freezers.

14. Jun 24, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FACILITIES (SANDWICH PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. SANDWICH COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. NOTED CREAM CHEESE RANGING TEMPERATURE FROM 50.3F TO 51.2F, PRECOOKED EGGS RANGING FROM 49.8F TO 50.4F, PRE-COOKED SAUSAGE RANGING 50.1F TO 51.0F, HASHBROWN AT 53.5F, HAM AND CHEESE FLATBREAD RANGING FROM 50.3F TO 51.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 200.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 40 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN DONUT DISPLAY CASE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ON PREMISE ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN REAR AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.