Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
74
Score
Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Personal cleanliness” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 74 falls below the Athens average of 88. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employee wearing bracelet during food preparation. Repeat.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed in WI freezer on food shelf and along threshold gasket.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster door left open after last use. Repeat.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vents in dry goods area.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee cell phone, personal items and power cord stored on kitchen work table in rear kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Self closure mechanism broken at rear door in establishment.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
74
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Mold growth observed in cavity of ice maker. CA: Clean and sanitize ice maker frequently enough to preclude mold growth.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Powdered sugar stored in container without label as to identity of contents.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employee wearing wrist watch during food preparation. Repeat.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Most recent inspection report not posted at drive up window
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on top surface of brewer.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster door left open after last use. Repeat.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
70
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Expired milk observed in WI cooler. COS-PIC discarded expired milk.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed manager wearing nail polish and fingernails extending beyond fingertips during food handling. Repeat.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Employee dumped beverage ice into hand wash sink located at front service counter. CA: Hand wash sinks to be kept accessible at all times and used for no purpose other than washing hands.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employee observed wearing bracelet during food preparation.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster door left open after last use. Repeat.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee jacket stored on rack of bagels at front kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Employee drink stored on kitchen work surface without lid and straw. CA: Employee drinks to be stored below and separate from any F.U.E.L.S. in establishment in single service cup with lid and straw.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
58
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employees wearing nail polish and fingernails extending beyond tips of fingers during food preparation.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation on condenser pipe in walk-in (WI) freezer.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster door left open after last use.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Most recent Food Service score not posted at drive-up window.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Cup without handle used to dispense bulk sugar at front counter.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Food pans stacked wet after washing on shelf above 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
70
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Mold growth observed in cavity of ice maker at front area. Corrective action (CA): Person in charge (PIC) to clean and sanitize interior of ice machine cavity frequently enough to preclude mold growth.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee wearing bracelet during dishwashing at 3-compartment sink. Employee removed bracelet.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Coffee filters stored without protection on top of coffee brewer.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Missing floor drain grate in men's restroom.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Athens?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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