DUNKIN DONUTS & BASKIN ROBINS.

Chicago Health Dept

3977 W COLUMBUS AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025).

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 26

2025

PASS 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 3

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 13

2024

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITHOUTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 24

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

JUN 8

2020

PASS 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

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 22

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN ICE CREAM AREA AND HANDWASHING SINK . MUST REPAIR BOTH.

APR 29

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOV 16

2016

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 9

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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 30

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 6

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

SEP 19

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE REAR PREP AREA IS CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR ICE MACHINE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER.

MAR 26

2012

PASS 1 violation

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.STILL WORKING ON WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE FRONT FROM REPORT 164744 DATE 3/26/12.

MAR 19

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS FRONT PREP AREA CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES, FAN, AND BULK CONTAINERS.

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.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.

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.CLEAN WALLS AROUND 3 COMP. SINK AND BELOW 3 COMP. SINK BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL NEED TO REMOVE. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT.

Minor Facility 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.FRONT LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED NEED TO REPLACE.

JAN 6

2011

PASS 2 violations

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. 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.

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. FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 19

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET BASE LOOSE. REPAIR SAME.

MAY 10

2010

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

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