Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins

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Inspections

1. Sep 26, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

2. Sep 22, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. NOTED SLIGHT YELLOW SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     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.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     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

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     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.

3. Dec 18, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED KNOT IN THE MEN WASHROOM BROKEN . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

4. Dec 11, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     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)

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED KNOT IN THE MEN WASHROOM BROKEN . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     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.

5. Sep 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     FOUND BULK SUGAR CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, ETC.) AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     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.

6. Dec 30, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

7. Dec 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     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.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     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.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     Observed slow draining hand sink in rear next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     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.

8. Jul 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED CONDENSATION LINE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE CAKE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

9. Oct 2, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Critical

     FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

     FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURE AT 50.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. TAGGED WALK IN COOLER.

   • Serious Critical

     POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

     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.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     FOUND WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

10. Oct 2, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      FOUND WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

11. Sep 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      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).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Walls in rear prep area by prep table in rear prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

12. Jan 10, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

13. Aug 17, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      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).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Light bulb not shielded in donut display case. Instructed to install shatter proof bulb with end caps or shield.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

14. Jun 27, 2011 Consultation · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

15. Jun 24, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      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)

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      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).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      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.