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DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS

3000 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 17, 2010. The most recent inspection, on July 14, 2025, recorded 3 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 14, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on June 28, 2018. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 once on December 5, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on May 17, 2010. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 9 separate inspections, most recently on June 30, 2020. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AN CLEAN FREEZER.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT SITTING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE(RIGHT SIDE) ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE SAID ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • EXTRA ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER #18.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LITTER/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE ROOM PALLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND UNDER PALLETS.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • EXTRA ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT),SAID SINK WAS ALREADY SET UP WITH SOAP AND SANITIZER SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGER RESOLVED PROBLEM BY INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • EXTRA ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • BLACK PARTICLES AND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AT FRONT PREP/SERVING ICE CREAM AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION :7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND SOME BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)MUST LABEL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOOR NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  9. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST ELIMINATE ICE ACCUMULATION ON FAN UNIT IN EXTERIOR WALK IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER IN THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN WHITE-COLORED RESIDUE FROM SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN TILES AT THRESHOLD OF REAR DOOR.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND CLUTTRE STORED ON FOOD SHELVINNG UNITS. (PERSONAL ITEMS, SHOES, BAGS,ETC.) MUST RELOCATE. FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(TOO CLOSE TO FOOD) MUST RELOCATE.
  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A TORN GASKET AT THE FRONT, 1 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED WATER POOLING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN REAR FOOD AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRONT PREP MILK COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE MERCHANDISE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
  13. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER 6 INCHES OF FLOOR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE DAIRY REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  14. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EXPOSED SAUSAGE AND EGGS STORED ON TRAYS WITH WATER DRIPPING ONTO THE FOOD FROM THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED AN OPEN PACKAGE OF CHEESE THAT HAD WATER DRIPPING ONTO IT. MANAGEMENT STATED THAT THE WATER IS COMING IN FROM A LEAK IN THE ROOF. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $40. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM UNDERNEATH THE LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 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. THE INTERIOR OF THE YEAST/CREAM REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE STEEL BOTTOM INSIDE OF THE COOLER IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COOLER.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE NON-WORKING OVEN AND INTERIOR OF YEAST/CREAM REFRIGERATOR (WIRE RACKS AND FAN COVER).
    • 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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN ALL AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE THE DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AREA AROUND THE OVEN. REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • NO ACCESS PROVIDED TO THE SECOND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE ACCESS UPON NEXT INSPECTION.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER VALVE BELOW THE DIPPER WELL AT THE NORTH SIDE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED HUMAN WASTE (FECES) OUTSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT BEHIND THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA.

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