SEP 26
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DUNKIN DONUTS & BASKIN ROBINS.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
3977 W COLUMBUS AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 26, 2025 · passed
16 of 21 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
16 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR THE ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING AREAS. THE AREA WHERE THE WAFFLE CONES ARE MADE AND THE AREA LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
JUL 32024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: TORN RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR LOCATED BEHIND CASHIER LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: WORK GROUT LINES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS FLOOR IS EVEN, AND MAINTAINED DRY WITHOUT STANDING WATER
JUN 132024FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2024
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (EGG, SAUSAGE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM , WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68.9F AFTER RUNNING WATER AN EXTENSIVE TIME. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT HANDWASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR LOCATED BEHIND CASHIER LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WORK GROUT LINES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS FLOOR IS EVEN, AND MAINTAINED DRY WITHOUT STANDING WATER
NOV 242023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 24
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
JUN 82020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 8
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN ICE CREAM AREA AND HANDWASHING SINK . MUST REPAIR BOTH
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MAY 222020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. APPROX ( 10) 1/2 GALLONS OF CREAM AT 49.F AND 2 GALLONS OF MILK AT 48.9F INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TSC FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $ 35.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F. INSTRUCTED TO USED ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN ICE CREAM AREA AND HANDWASHING SINK . MUST REPAIR BOTH.
APR 292019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE EAST WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA, NEXT TO THE COOKING OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF YARD EQUIPMENT (RAKES, SHOVELS, ETC.) AND UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 102018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 10
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
SEP 292017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UNUSED FRYERS IN REAR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 92016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 9
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
AUG 302016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON VARIOUS DONUTS INSIDE OF THE DONUT DISPLAY CASE, 6-8 FRUIT FLIES AND 5-6 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE PREP AREAS. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF DONUTS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $55. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND PONDING WATER UNDER THE ICE BIN NEXT TO THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND REMOVE ALL PONDING WATER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
NOV 62015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER, AND OVEN INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
SEP 192014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE STOCK ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE WALLS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE REAR PREP AREA IS CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
THE ICE SCOOP WAS NOT PROPERLY STORED-LAYING ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR HANDLES UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
MAY 92013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES. INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, UPRIGHT ICE CREAM FREEZER, ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF PROFFERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL REAR STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR BY ICE MACHINE, AND REAR STORAGE(USING HOSE).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO CLEAN REAR PREP WALL AND COVING BEHIND EQUIPMENT PREP AREA. NEED TO RE GROUT THE COVING UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR ICE MACHINE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
MAR 262012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 26
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.STILL WORKING ON WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE FRONT FROM REPORT 164744 DATE 3/26/12.
MAR 192012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1" GAP UNDER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING NO GAPS OR DAY LIGHT TO COME FROM UNDER DOOR.
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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS FRONT PREP AREA CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES, FAN, AND BULK CONTAINERS.
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.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR WALK IN COOLER ALSO NEEDS REPAIR TIGHTEN FLOOR LOOSE AND CLEAN IN WALK-IN FREEZER REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR FRYER AREA.
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.CLEAN WALLS AROUND 3 COMP. SINK AND BELOW 3 COMP. SINK BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL NEED TO REMOVE. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT.
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.FRONT LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED NEED TO REPLACE.
JAN 62011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 19
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET BASE LOOSE. REPAIR SAME.
MAY 102010FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2010
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE ANTS IN REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLBASE (OVER 30). INSTD TO ELIMINATE ANTS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, LIDS NOT COVERED. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND LIDS TIGHTLY COVERED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FRYERS (INTERIOR/EXTERIOR) IN REAR, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDER DOUGHNUT DISPLAY, MIXERS, STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. INST TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE AND IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLBASE THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA MISSING, EXPOSING HOLES IN WALLS AND CREATING SOME STANDING WATER ALONG BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING, NO HOLES, AND FLOOR DRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET BASE LOOSE AND ALSO SINKS NOT CLEAN . REPAIR AND CLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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