SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS BASKIN ROBBINS.

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2640 N NARRAGANSETT AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 26, 2025 · passed

9 of 15 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 26
2025
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. NOTED SLIGHT YELLOW SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE "SANDWICH STATION" PREP COOLER. EGG 47 F, SAUSAGE 47 F, BACON 47 F, AVOCADO 47, CREAM CHEESE 46 F, BUTTER 46. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF "SANDWICH STATION" PREP COOLER. AMBIENT AIR AT 45.5 F. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT "SANDWICH STATION" PREP COOLER WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING, OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 18
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED KNOT IN THE MEN WASHROOM BROKEN . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

DEC 11
2024
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 86.5F-87.3F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED KNOT IN THE MEN WASHROOM BROKEN . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PLUMMER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX ISSUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 20
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK SUGAR CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, ETC.) AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MENS WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING, DOOR HINGE IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND OLD FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS (BACKPACKS) STORED ON TOP OF TO-GO SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS AND STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, DISHES, ETC.

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DEC 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

DEC 21
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed duct tape used as liner around drain under 3 compartment sink. Informed manager that duct tape cannot be used as means of repair. Instructed manager to remove and repair drain. Observed caulking along mop sink in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed both splash guards in poor repair on exposed hand sink between ice machine and Kelvinator freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

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

Observed food and debris on floor, under 3 compartment sink cabinetry area, in Baskin-Robbin area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.

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

Observed missing vent cover directly above entrance to back office. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed debris in all light shields above cook line and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed slow draining hand sink in rear next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Food handler requirements not met. instructed of the idph requirements: any food handler working in the city of Chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. if someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

JUL 22
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED CONDENSATION LINE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE CAKE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

OCT 2
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURE AT 50.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. TAGGED WALK IN COOLER.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 8GALLONS CREAM AT 50.1F, 8GALLONS MILK AT 50.9F, 4 GALLONS SKIM MILK AT 50.7F, 2 POUNDS SAUSAGE AT 50.2F, 2 POUNDS COOKED EGGS AT 50.5F, 72X 16OZ NESQUICK MILK AT 50.5F, 5 POUNDS COFFEE CREAM AT 50.3F, 20POUNDS HAM AT 50.8F, AND 20 POUNDS CREAM CHEESE AT 50.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF 281 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. MONETARY VALUE ABOUT 750 DOLLARS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

OCT 2
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SEP 19
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORSanitation
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 kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment in front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Walls in rear prep area by prep table in rear prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

JAN 10
2013
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 17
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Previous inspection report summary not displayed or posted in plain view of the establishmnet customers. Establishmnet does not have the inspection report summary available or on premises. Instructed that the inspection report summary must be available and posted conspicuous inside establishment for customers view. Serious citation issued 7-42-010(B).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Interior panel of ice machine, storage cabinets, prep counter and donut display case not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light bulb not shielded in donut display case. Instructed to install shatter proof bulb with end caps or shield.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

JUN 27
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN DONUT DISPLAY CASE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ON PREMISE ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN REAR AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

JUN 24
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FACILITIES (SANDWICH PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. SANDWICH COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. NOTED CREAM CHEESE RANGING TEMPERATURE FROM 50.3F TO 51.2F, PRECOOKED EGGS RANGING FROM 49.8F TO 50.4F, PRE-COOKED SAUSAGE RANGING 50.1F TO 51.0F, HASHBROWN AT 53.5F, HAM AND CHEESE FLATBREAD RANGING FROM 50.3F TO 51.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 200.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 40 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN DONUT DISPLAY CASE.

MINORFood Temperature
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ON PREMISE ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN REAR AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

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