Dunkin'
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Dunkin' stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on May 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 13 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Multiple open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. New Violation.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep areas, back storage and restroom area. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Employee hoodie and jacket observed on food prep storage racks. Personal clothing left on food prep surfaces can cause contamination. New Violation.
46.1029
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Employees observed wiping food prep surfaces down with just hot water. No chemical sanitizing solution observed. New Violation.
46.731
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed missing light bulbs under the hood of food prep area. New Violation.
46.943
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxes of food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in back storage area and walk-in cooler. Facility did receive a food delivery right before inspection took place. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed being reused and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoops for dry bulk ingredients observed in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed non-NSF-ANSI approved drying racks above the 3-bay warewash sink. - Door covering of handwash sink in the retail area observed not connected when trying to open. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust on ceiling vent in restroom. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed at handwash sink in restroom area. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed drying in mop wringer and not elevated when not in used. New Violation.
46.981(f)
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May 16, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper cup was observed without a handle in direct contact with bulk food ingredient (Sugar) at the front of house beverage counter. **The cup was removed from the container of sugar at the time of the inspection.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed non-NSF-ANSI approved drying racks above the 3-bay warewash sink. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food facility lacked quaternary ammonium (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. **Test strips were dropped off from a sister location at the time of the inspection.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris along the ledge from the side back door to behind the shelving units in the kitchen area.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of static dust on the vent in the staff restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed unsealed utility lines throughout the facility. - Observed damaged baseboard of the lower wall next to the side back door in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the lights on the left and right side of the hood blown missing.
46.943
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Jun 6, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the handle of the ice scooper in contact with the ice in the ice machine. **The ice scooper was removed from the ice machine at the time of the reinspection.
46.301
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Soap was not available at the handwashing sinks in the restroom area and behind the register. - Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwashing sink at the register area. **Soap and paper towels were supplied the to handwashing sinks at the time of the reinspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0-100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **The sanitizing compartment sink was emptied out and refilled at the time of the reinspection.
46.674(d)(e)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage container (sugar) was not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed napkins and a lid in the catch basin of the drain under the coffee station. **The drain was cleaned out at the time of the reinspection.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the main water pipe with a leak. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a broom and dust pan idle near the reach-in refrigeration unit. **Broom and dustpan was relocated to the utility area at the time of the reinspection.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the middle light underneath the hood blown out. New Violation.
46.943
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Aug 28, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. * A city certified person was not present.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood contact surfaces: dusty fanguard observed in 1 under-counter refrigerator. New Violation.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Overfilled dumpsters and scattered trash bags observed in exterior storage area. New Violation.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dusty exhaust duct (through ceiling) and wall vent observed. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Jul 18, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees did not follow proper handwashing procedure, due to lack of hot water. *PIC corrected by adjusting hot water heater.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Items were stored in the handwashing sink in the rear, warewashing area. *PIC relocated
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Donuts were not protected from contamination by flies and fruit flies: donuts observed with flies landing on their surface. *PIC discarded all product.
46.281
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. *Application to be emailed.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed throughout: flies and fruit flies observed at food/beverage service counter, drive-through window area, rear warewashing area and restroom. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice & sugar scoops observed in direct contact with food, and not having handle stored above the top of the food.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Rust buildup observed on exhaust duct at hood.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No drain board or adequate storage provided for soiled items before cleaning at the warewash sink. New Violation.
46.613
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Equipment needs cleaning: bottom of metal stands/shelving under front counter; black donut display unit. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hot water was not initially provided. *PIC adjusted water heater to correct. Water later observed at 110 degrees.
46.805
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Disposal of liquid waste: water condensate drip from 1 ice Cambro observed dripping to floor from valve.
46.863
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop and broom observed on floor, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin' last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin' on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin'?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dunkin'.
Has Dunkin''s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dunkin' have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dunkin' means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dunkin' inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin' is inspected around two times per year on average.
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