What is Baskin Robbins's health inspection score?

Baskin Robbins has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Baskin Robbins last inspected?

Baskin Robbins was last inspected on April 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Baskin Robbins have?

Baskin Robbins has 21 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Baskin Robbins safe to eat at?

Yes, Baskin Robbins has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Baskin Robbins serve?

Baskin Robbins serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Baskin Robbins

Name: Baskin Robbins
Address: 1231 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 85

1231 S WABASH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/29/2026

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0Excellent

American•South Loop

Ranked #111 of 291 in South LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

8 inspections

Last: Apr 29, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

May 2024

1 inspections

May

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul

Dec 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

3 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Complaint2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK-IN COOLER, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE REAR PREP AREA AND AROUND THE BAKING EQUIPMENT AND NON BAKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FACILITY, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK-IN COOLER, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FACILITY, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE REAR PREP AREA AND AROUND THE BAKING EQUIPMENT AND NON BAKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Fly traps mounted above clean utensils, instructed to keep away from open foods and clean utensils.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Ice scoop kept in unclean holder, gray water at bottom. Instructed to keep inb a clean surface.

Base deductions−7 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES IN FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT REMAINDER OF FACILITY INCLUDING IN CONFERENCE ROOM, IN REAR DISH AREA AND IN REAR RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. SAID COOLER HAD AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED MILK AND WHIPPED CREAM HELD AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53 F. MANAGER DISCARDED .5 GALLON OF MILK AND .5 GALLON OF WHIPPED CREAM ($10). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FAUCET REPAIRED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED WASTE WATER FLOODS ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. MANAGER HAD MAINTANENCE SERVICE GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−21 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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