SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS BASKIN ROBBINS.

EAT. 94/100

229 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 11, 2025 · passed

10 of 13 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 11
2025
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 18
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Refrigerator thermometer placed in rear of cooler behind food container, instructed to keep in warmest part where it is easy to view.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop placed on ice cubes in ice maker, instructed to keep off cubes.

NOV 25
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND ICE BIN BUCKET STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE HANDSINK FOR HAND-WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MANAGER REMOVED SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CRATES STORED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA ABOVE HANDSINK AND ICE MACHINE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.

MAR 15
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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SEP 1
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDER PAPER SUPPLY STORED ON LOWER SHELF NEXT TO TOASTER OVEN.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP ON UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE TE DONUT AND BAGEL STORAGE UNIT.MUST INSTALL.

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT SPRAYER DEVICE OF FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

OCT 21
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS TO REMOVE DUST, GRIME AND FOOD BUILD-UP.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REPAIR THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE SO AS TO BE EASY TO CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. AT THE WASH ROOM HAND SINK MUST HAVE HOT WATER RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ONE STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE.

NOV 4
2013
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 28
2013
FAILED
3 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

NOTED A FEW LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA SCATTERED AROUND THE REACH IN FREEZER, NOTED 13 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL OF THE MOP SINK AREA, NOTED 6 LIVE FLIES IN THE CEILING AT THE SERVICE COUNTER, NOTED 11 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA AND 10 LIVE FLIES ON THE STREAMERS IN THE CEILING IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE/ELIMINATE FLIES AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

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

MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND SANITIZE AREA WHERE FLIES WERE FOUND. ALSO CLEAN THE CEILING WHERE FLIES WERE FOUND.

SEP 20
2012
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 13
2012
FAILED
4 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

(7-38-020) OBSERVED THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, WITH AT LEAST 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTON LEFT DOOR & ALSO 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OUTER OPENINGS, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

THE CRACKED ICE SCOOP MUST BE REPLACED. CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE ADDRESSED ALSO.

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

GASKETS & FAN GUARDS OF COOLER DOORS MUST BE FREE OF DUST OR FOOD DEBRIS.

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

OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR (FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON THE CEILING) AT REAR OF STORE, MUST ADDRESS/FIX.

APR 8
2011
PASSED
1 violation
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.

MAY 25
2010
PASSED
3 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. Floors of walk-in cooler must be kept clean & free of frozen spills.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must replace lightbulb in bathroom (too dim), & provide missing shield in walk-in freezer.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Three small sized ovens sitting on top of each other, with total of 7,710 watts must be adequately vented. Referred to Ventilation Dept.

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