Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 12, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No hot water provided at all hand wash sinks, water temp is at 86f, Instructed manager to provide 100-120f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Finger nails not trimmed, observed food employee/ manager finger nails an inch long, FOOD EMPLOYEES shall keep their fingernails trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable and not rough. instructed manager to have nail trimmed and maintained . priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

2. Sep 16, 2024 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

3. Aug 23, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : observed sandwich prep line handwashing sink faucet to be leaking and in poor repair, but functional. Observed drain plumbing of handwashing sink at ice cream line to be slow-draining, but functional. Instructed to repair handwashing sink faucet and drain plumbing and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 : observed outdoor waste receptacle enclosure with clutter and various unnecessary items. Instructed to remove items unnecessary to food operations from outdoor waste receptacle enclosure and maintain outdoor enclosures clean and free of unnecessecary items.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Obseved no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (ice cream,eggs, ham,milk,etc)must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no previous summary report displayed and visible for public to view a new summary will be posted at this time.(priority foundation 7-42-010(b)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

4. Aug 21, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed breakfast sandwich prep cooler not maintaining sufficient temperature for cold-holding (internal ambient air temperature 58.7f). Person-in-charge aware of cooler temperature and discarded all tcs food items stored inside prior to inspection and ceased use of cooler to store tcs food items. Instructed to repair/replace cooler to maintain sufficient internal air temperature for cold-holding tcs food items. Tagged cooler at time of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed sandwich prep line handwashing sink faucet to be leaking and in poor repair, but functional. Observed drain plumbing of handwashing sink at ice cream line to be slow-draining, but functional. Instructed to repair handwashing sink faucet and drain plumbing and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor waste receptacle enclosure with clutter and various unnecessary items. Instructed to remove items unnecessary to food operations from outdoor waste receptacle enclosure and maintain outdoor enclosures clean and free of unnecessecary items.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5. Aug 12, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in milk coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed extremely torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on doors of the reach in coolers in beverage prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in toilet rooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Aug 9, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the breakfast prep cold holding unit, such as 4 lbs cooked eggs at 50.1f, 2 lbs pork sausage at 52.5f, 1 lb turkey sausage at 51.1 and .5 lb of ham at 53.3f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 7.5lbs at $50.0. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed breakfast prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 54.3f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in milk coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed extremely torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on doors of the reach in coolers in beverage prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in toilet rooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash, empty ice cream boxes and lids. Wide open with trash above rim and on ground. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).citation issued

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

7. Sep 2, 2020 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leaks at the front 3 comp sink at the base of the fixture and the neck of the faucet. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in cooler to remove spills and debris. Also clean the floor drains at the front ice cream freezer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Sep 20, 2019 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

9. Mar 15, 2019 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Mar 13, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT HAND WASHING CLEANSER. EACH HAND WASHING SINK OR GROUP OF ADJACENT HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND CLEANSING LIQUID OR POWDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED IMPROPER HAND WASH SINK TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP ICE CREAM HAND WASH SINK(67.1F) AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK(83.9F). A HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 38C (100F) THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: See violation 60

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed sugar being stored in a large bulk white container with no label. Instructed to label properly and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometers in all coolers. Instructed to provide and maintain.a core violation not corrected in the time frame specified on the inspection report shall be classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

11. Dec 10, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No sanitary hand drying device(paper towels) at rear prep hand washing sinks where food handlers actively working. Instructed to provide same at all times. 5-205.11b observed dirty untensils in both rear prep area handwashing sinks. Instructed to maintain basins clear at all times. Handwashing sinks may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Citation issued priority foundation 7-38-030c

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of the ice machine to have minor build up.instructed the pic to empty ice contents, clean, sanitize, and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometers in all coolers. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap for rear 3 compartment sink. Instructed to be able to locate or install grease trap

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

12. Jul 19, 2016 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from report #1946401 on 7/12/16 not corrected: 18 - observed live fruit flies and house flies on the walls and on food products in the food prep area, storage area, dining area and washrooms. Observed 20 live fruit flies and 10 live house flies in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Critical violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies and house flies sitting on top of doughnuts and ice cream cones behind the front counter. Management discarded all doughnuts, muffins and bagels and ice cream cones that were being stored on the display shelves. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food properly thawed

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods improperly thawed. Observed a 1/2 gallon container of yogurt being thawed in standing warm water in the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to properly thaw potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager present while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. A certified food manager arrived with her certificate at 11:45am. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Inspection report summary from 7/12/16 was not posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the sink stopper levers at the 3 compartment sink in the rear food prep area so that they can hold water in the basins.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

13. Jul 12, 2016 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: No sanitizing rinse was detected at the 3 compartment sink in the front food prep area where blender containers are being washed. Management instructed to sanitize with 100ppm chlorine at the sanitizing compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies and house flies sitting on top of doughnuts and muffins behind the front counter and in the rear food prep area. Management discarded all doughnuts, muffins and bagels that were being stored on the display shelves and storage rack in the rear food prep area. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

    • 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 live fruit flies and house flies on the walls and on food products in the food prep area, storage area, dining area and washrooms. Observed 15 live fruit flies and 10 live house flies in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area is not maintained clean. Observed an excessive amount of food waste and garbage on the ground under and around the garbage dumpsters. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager present while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. A certified food manager arrived with her certificate at 1:30pm. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the sink stopper levers at the 3 compartment sink in the rear food prep area so that they can hold water in the basins.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

14. Oct 26, 2015 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

15. Jun 18, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior panel of ice machine not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink located in the front prep area. Instructed to fix and maintain. Observed no hot running water at the coolatta machine. Instructed to provide hot water to machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed thermometer missing in small prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer and maintain.