Dunkin

72 West 3 Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Dunkin stretching back to 2023. On Oct 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after three on the prior visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Sep 11, 2024

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

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

Nov 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06F

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

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

19-06

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Jan 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

10F

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin.

How does Dunkin compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dunkin most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dunkin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

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 roughly once per year on average.

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