SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS BASKIN ROBBINS.

EAT. 86/100

600 S WABASH AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 16, 2026 · passed

14 of 18 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
14 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 16
2026
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND ELEVATION IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND CAKE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE STORAGE FOR ITEMS AND ELEVATION THAT IS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST INSIDE CABINET NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG BACK WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UTILITY SINK AND UNDER STROAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING COVE BASE ALONG THE WALL-FLOOR JUNCTURE IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 15
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 30
2024
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 15
2023
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 7
2023
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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MAY 19
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE DAIRY COOLER LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE CREAM COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES AND FRONT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF TWO DOOR REFIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 3
2022
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE DAIRY COOLER LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE CREAM COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED AN OPEN BOX CONTAING CROISSANTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD ITEMS SIX INXHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP SITTING OUT ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ICE SCOOP IS KEPT IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES AND FRONT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF TWO DOOR REFIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 15
2022
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE DAIRY COOLER LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE CREAM COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED AN OPEN BOX CONTAING CROISSANTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD ITEMS SIX INXHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP SITTING OUT ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ICE SCOOP IS KEPT IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES AND FRONT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF TWO DOOR REFIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA WITH TRASH PROTRUDING PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT GARBAGE IS NOT OVERFLOWING AND HAS TIGHT FITTING LIDS, TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

AUG 21
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SURFACE AREAS IN FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND STICKY RESIDUE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

DEC 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND SOME REQUIRED CLEANING MATERIALS ON SITE. FOUND NO MASK ON SITE FOR CLEANING SAID INCIDENT. MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, SIMPLE SYRUP, FRUIT CONCENTRATE: MANGO, STRAWBERRY AND TROPICAL) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55F - 50F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER STORED IN BASKET ROBBINS PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $200 AT 7 GALLONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 59F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP (DUNKIN DONUTS SIDE) PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 22
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AROUND THE DOOR AND CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE RESTROOM CEILING VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN STOPPERS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.

FEB 4
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ICE BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN FREEZER FAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEAR FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES IN FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF.

MAY 13
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL DRINK MACHINES, PREP TABLES, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN IN CORNERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL FLOOR DRAINS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. BASKIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS TO BE VISIBLE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 17
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN ALL CORNERS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

DEC 10
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN ALL CORNERS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

NOV 15
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN ALL CORNERS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MAY 11
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACKS/ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

MINOROther
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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER(ICE CREAM TOPPINGS COOLER). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

MAY 28
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. Found exterior of 3 compartment sink not wiped down.(front)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Foodhandler not properly restraining hair.(Hair must be properly restrained to prevent contamination)

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