Twin Donuts

3 West Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10468

American

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Twin Donuts five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 23, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Twin Donuts on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06D

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Jan 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

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

08C

Dec 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

04L

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

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

08A

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

Dec 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06F

10B

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

08C

10F

Nov 9, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

06F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Twin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Twin Donuts on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Twin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Twin Donuts.

How does Twin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Twin Donuts most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Twin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Twin Donuts have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Twin 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 Twin Donuts inspected?

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

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