DUNKIN DONUTS BASKIN ROBBINS.

Chicago Health Dept

222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2024.

Last inspected Dec 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
26
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 5
2024
PASS 2 violations
Minor Food Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS AT BOTTOM OF LEFT SIDE OF ONE DOOR SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT FRONT PREP, OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DRAWERS AT TOP LEFT CORNER OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH TOASTER AND OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT SIDE OF ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON SAID EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NONWORKING LIGHT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 22
2023
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID IDENTIFICATION DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS, EGGS AND DELI MEAT ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY QUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 11
2020
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED ALONG MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

OCT 25
2019
PASS · 0 violations
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JAN 3
2019
PASS 3 violations
Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES IN ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN HOLDER.

JUN 14
2017
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 26
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Employee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON HANDWASH BOWL SINKS AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

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

OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REATTACH/RECAULK SINKS TO WALL.

NOV 23
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

OCT 28
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON THE INSIDE AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

NOV 6
2013
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY, GAPS AROUND GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER AND PLACED IN AWAY THATS NOT EASY TO MONITOR, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER IN EASY TO VIEW.

FEB 10
2012
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BOTTOM GASKETS OF REAR FREEZER IS RIPPED & COILS ARE EXPOSED-MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

INTERIOR FLOOR OF REAR MILK COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STANS/SPILLS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

FEB 3
2011
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA.

JUN 21
2010
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
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. Reach in prep coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace all damaged cooler door gaskets.

Minor Sanitation
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 interior of all unclean prep coolers door rubber gaskets with food accumilation.

Minor Sanitation
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. Observed small holes in wall behind 3-compartment sink. Must seal all holes in wall.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Plastic ice scoop cracked. Must replace damaged ice scoop.

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