DEC 1
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DUNKIN DONUTS AND BASKIN ROBBINS.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
2477 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 1, 2025 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jun 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 242025FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2025
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING WATER SUPPLY LINE TO TOILET IN ALL GENDER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2607602 ON 11/18/24 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 47-4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. 4-501.11: OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 55-6-201.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP NEAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED UNFINSHED CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 252024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 25
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP NEAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED UNFINSHED CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED FRONT PREP AREA BURNED OUT LIGHTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 182024FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2024
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS THE FACILITY MAY RECEIVE DURING DELIVERIES (I.E. PACKAGED MEAT, MILK, AND EGGS ETC.). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15-25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP NEAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED UNFINSHED CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED FRONT PREP AREA BURNED OUT LIGHTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 62023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN MILK COOLER NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
HOT RUNNING WATER AT INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURES. FOUND HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 91F AND 94F AT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINKS AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AND AT THREE COMP SINKS AT A MINIMUM OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND CENTER AREA OF FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST INSIDE OF THE VENT OVER THE OVENS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PRINT OUT CERTIFICATES.
JUL 242020PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2020
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MANAGER ON DUTY NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR WITH A PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. THE DISPLAY ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THICK ICE BUILD UP, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE AND FREEZER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES WITH DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
NOV 302017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING OF WALK-IN FREEZER OF DEBRIS, REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AT REAR BY 3-COMP SINK AND IN WOMENS WASHROOM. KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
DEC 12016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME DUST OBSERVED IN THE VENT ABOVE THE CONVECTION OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SOME THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM SMALL PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA; REPLACE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED.
OCT 242016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BUILD UP OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER FROM FLOOR AND CEILING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING VENTS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.
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