Dottie's Donuts

5105 Rochelle Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Dottie's Donuts is still short, with only two visits logged. On Nov 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 four violations each.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Dottie's Donuts on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General floor cleaning needed under dry storage rack shelving in rear warewash area and inside front closet New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Bottom surfaces of reachin refrigerator units observed with debris accumulation

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Employee restroom toilet bowl observed in need of cleaning New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Food Safety Certified Person arrived in middle of inspection.

46.102

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around inside surfaces. -Orders: Discontinue usage of ice machine immediately, remove all ice, clean and sanitize unit before any future use. *management took immediate corrective action

46.712

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Hole in wall behind 3 compartment sink with exposed utility lines New Violation.

46.921

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dottie's Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dottie's Donuts on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Dottie's Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dottie's Donuts have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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