Dunkin

2264 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Manhattan, NY

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Dunkin has been inspected five times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Dunkin is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Dec 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

Oct 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10H

Mar 21, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.

19-10

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

10F

Feb 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin.

How does Dunkin compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dunkin most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dunkin's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dunkin 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 Dunkin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin is inspected around two times per year on average.

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