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DUNKIN DONUTS BASKIN ROBBINS

222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DUNKIN DONUTS BASKIN ROBBINS has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 21, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 5, 2024, recorded 2 infractions.

3 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 3, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 3, 2019. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 14 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on December 5, 2024. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 5, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on May 10, 2021. For example: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS AT BOTTOM OF LEFT SIDE OF ONE DOOR SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT FRONT PREP, OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DRAWERS AT TOP LEFT CORNER OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH TOASTER AND OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT SIDE OF ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON SAID EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NONWORKING LIGHT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID IDENTIFICATION DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS, EGGS AND DELI MEAT ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY QUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED ALONG MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
  5. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES IN ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN HOLDER.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON HANDWASH BOWL SINKS AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REATTACH/RECAULK SINKS TO WALL.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON THE INSIDE AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY, GAPS AROUND GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING THERMOMETER AND PLACED IN AWAY THATS NOT EASY TO MONITOR, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER IN EASY TO VIEW.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BOTTOM GASKETS OF REAR FREEZER IS RIPPED & COILS ARE EXPOSED-MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR FLOOR OF REAR MILK COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STANS/SPILLS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
  13. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 34. 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA.
  14. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Reach in prep coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace all damaged cooler door gaskets.
    • 33. 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. Must clean interior of all unclean prep coolers door rubber gaskets with food accumilation.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed small holes in wall behind 3-compartment sink. Must seal all holes in wall.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Plastic ice scoop cracked. Must replace damaged ice scoop.

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