Dunkin'

97-12 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11375
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Dunkin' has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, one this time.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Dunkin' on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
95
Jan 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
82
Dec 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
58
Feb 20, 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
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
Mar 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin' last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin' on file is from Aug 20, 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 two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin'.

How does Dunkin' compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Dunkin' most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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 four 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 around two times per year on average.