Dunkin Donuts

1509 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Dunkin Donuts' latest score is in line with the Philadelphia average of 72. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spoon observed in the hand wash sink in the serving area. Corrective action: the spoon was removed.

46.825(a)

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

Inspector notes: Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing on a cold prep unit in the serving area. New Violation.

46.672

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the counter in the serving area. -Residue observed on the shelf under the coffee machine table in the rear prep area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gap observed between the double doors to the exterior. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Coffee and syrup in the rear prep area was not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.

46.321

Nov 15, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Gasket observed attached to the 2 door freezer in the rear prep area with tape. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Debris and trash observed behind the grease trap in the rear prep area. -Missing base cove tile observed next to the self checkout machines. New Violation.

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

Dec 7, 2023

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: -One under counter fridge in the serving area was out of order. -Ice accumulation observed in the 2 door freezer in the rear warewash and storage area. New Violation.

46.671

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Debris observed on the floor of the toilet room. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the floor next to the mop sink. -Debris and residue observed on the floor equipment throughout. -Missing base cove tile observed next to the self checkout machines.

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

Oct 17, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: Food worker donned gloves without washing their hands. New Violation.

46.132

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

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. New Violation.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gap observed at the bottom of the front doors to the retail area. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan observed stored on the floor in the rear warewash area rather than elevated to promote floor cleaning. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin 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 Dunkin Donuts inspected?

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

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