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DUNKIN DONUTS/ BASKIN ROBBINS

5050 N CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DUNKIN DONUTS/ BASKIN ROBBINS has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 8, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 6, 2023, found no infractions.

3 of 17 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 Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 25, 2021. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 26, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 21 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on May 31, 2022. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 17 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on March 24, 2020. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 25, 2021. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

17 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-31-22 INSPECTION# 2556531.V 51. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. V 56.FOUND LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN AT PREMISES WITH NO HOOD. MUST PROVIDE OR REMOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN AT PREMISES WITH NO HOOD. MUST PROVIDE OR REMOVE.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AT BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATORS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING GAPS AROUND THE PLUMBING PIPES ON WALL BEHIND THE MILK COOLER NEXT TO ICE MAKER.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSRTUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN-FREEZER AND IN REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENT BELOW).
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR MILK COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE SHOWED TO MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WASH ROOMS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHTING IN THE DONUTS DISPLAY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR REPLACE WITH SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
  6. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH MATERIAL THAT IS FOOD SAFE AND EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COLD COFFEE MAKER. A BACKFLOW DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR FOR CLEANING ACCESSIBILITY. OBSERVED A CAPPUCCINO MACHINE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA THAT IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHTING IN THE DONUTS DISPLAY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR REPLACE WITH SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • INSPECTION REPORT DISPLAYED WAS NOT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT AT ALL TIMES.
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED,BROKEN WEATHER STRIP 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WEATHER STRIP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING (2)TWO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 4-301.14 FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HOOD/VENTILATION ABOVE OVEN IF AND WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HOOD/VENTILATION ABOVE OVEN (OR PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS).
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
  9. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURE AT FRONT PREP COOLER: 3LBS CREAM CHEESE 47.2F, 1LB CHICKEN 45.5F, 2LBS EGGS 46.7F, 0.5LB SAUSAGE 45.7F, 2LBS POTATOES 45.3F, 0.5LB TURKEY 46.8F, 0.5LB BACON 47.9F, 1/2 GALLON MILK 47.9F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF FAN IN WALK IN COOLER. ADVISED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED OPEN HOLE IN METAL GREASE TRAP FLOOR DOOR NEAR FRONT 3 COMP SINK. ADVISED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINS ON CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. ADVISED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED THERMOMETERS THROUGHOUT. ADVISED TO CORRECT AND MANINTAIN
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN UNDER COUNTER. OBSERVED SUGAR SCOOP STORED IN SUGAR CONTAINER. ADVISED MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SCOOP UTENSILS IN A CLEAN SANITARY CONTAINER.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. ADVISED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT SERVICE ICE CREAM LINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES WHILE ESTABLISHMENT IS OPEN AND OPERATING, FOUND WATER AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 83.1 F AND AT EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT 80 F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS, HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 110 F AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7--38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWED WITH GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT SERVICE ICE CREAM LINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rusted bolt of reach in freezer for ice cream, shall be replaced, rust removed.
    • 33. 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 storage shelving not clean, needs cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under 3 compartment sink rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning (corners), floors by oven need re-grouting.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls that had gap/holes in rear kitchen area shall be repaired sealed, ceiling tiles that had gaps/holes shall be repaired/sealed or replaced.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep area, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed), walk in cooler shelving need cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in rear storage area by hot water heater not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing light shield in rear kitchen areas shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep areas need cleaning.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen areas not clean need cleaning.
  15. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  16. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. 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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS SAUSAGE PATTY AT 45.1F, CHEESE/AND HAM SANDWICH AT 45.5F, 50.1F INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. COOLER TEMP AT 39.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $10.00 AND 2.5 TOTAL LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN, WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIME. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-020
    • 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 IN DETAIL AND ORGANIZE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AREA.
    • 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. FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, COLLATTA MACHINE AND ICE BINS, NEDDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 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. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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