Dottie's Donuts
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Dottie's Donuts four times, with records going back to 2023. Dottie's Donuts was last inspected on Dec 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “certification by accredited program”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. * Person with certificate came in during the time of inspection.
46.103
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cracked floor tiles observed in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No light observed in the reach in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.943
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Unwrapped and unprotected single use stirrers were stored a glass jar in the customer area. New Violation.
46.775
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Caulking around both handwashing sinks observed in poor repair. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Lower shelves under the front countertop observed with dust and food debris needing to be properly cleaned. -Bottom of reach in refrigerator observed needing to be cleaned a spill. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Surface cleaning needed around the handwashing sink faucets in the restroom area due to residue. -Floor cleaning needed in the restroom area due to debris. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
67
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The person in charge only has a ServSafe certification. An application was issued to the person in charge to apply for the City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate.
46.101
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: One cutting board located in the warewashing area was observed with deep scratches. The person in charge was informed to discard the cutting board. The person in charge removed the cutting board from use.
46.731
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Surface cleaning needed around the handwashing sink faucets in the restroom area due to residue. -Floor cleaning needed in the restroom area due to debris. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The interior of the mop sink was in need of general cleaning. New Violation.
46.981(f)
74
Jan 25, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools were not properly elevated off of the floor in several areas. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
95
Dec 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Open bait was observed on the floor in the storage closet. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. New Violation.
46.1026
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A food safety certified person was not present during the arrival of the inspection. A food safety certified person later arrived.
46.101
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings were obsreved on the floor in several areas. The following areas were noted: -On the floor in the storage closet located near the front service area. -On the floor under storage shelves in the rear storage area. -On the floor under the 3-compartmnet warewashing sink. -On the floor near the mop sink area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The air vent located in the restroom area was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. -The trash receptacle located in the restroom was full to capacity and in need of cleaning. -Water stained ceiling in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Floor cleaning was needed in multiple areas due to mouse droppings. -Floor cleaning was needed under equipment in several areas due to debris. -Floor cleaning was needed in the storage close due to open bait. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dottie's Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dottie's Donuts on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dottie's Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “certification by accredited program” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dottie's Donuts.
Has Dottie's Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dottie's Donuts have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dottie's 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 Dottie's Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dottie's Donuts is inspected around two times per year on average.
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