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Doughnut Plant

89 East 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 16, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Doughnut Plant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Doughnut Plant's latest score of 100 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 16, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
74
Sep 14, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Nov 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Mar 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doughnut Plant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Doughnut Plant on file is from Aug 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Doughnut Plant?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Doughnut Plant.

How does Doughnut Plant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Doughnut Plant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Doughnut Plant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Doughnut Plant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Doughnut Plant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Doughnut Plant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Doughnut Plant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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