Dunkin Donuts

4160 Monument Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 24, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: -Observed uncovered trash dumpster in facility's rear outdoor New Violation.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed on the floor and not properly elevated when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: -Plastic crates utilized for food elevation in rear storage room and inside walk-in cooler New Violation.

46.321

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

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.

46.672

Nov 14, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: Observed a food employee donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash.

46.132

In-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two stirrers used for coffee stirring in stagnant water. Corrected on Site: Person in charge emptied cups for coffee stirrers.

46.302

Gloves used properly

Inspector notes: Single use gloves being used for multiple tasks without being changed, or not being discarded when damaged or soiled. New Violation.

46.305

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.

46.672

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A backflow prevention device is not provided on the water line leading to the ice machine or the coffee machine.

46.823(c)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed in the following areas: -Underneath warmer -Throughout food prep area

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

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Beverage was removed from the food prep area.

46.151(a)

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottle observed with no label in food prep area. Spray bottle was labeled during the inspection.

46.1002

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.

46.302

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

Inspector notes: - Defective creamer machine observed in food prep area. - Sink in restroom needs to be caulked. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Dust observed on rolling racks. - Dust observed on ceiling vents. New Violation.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed at habdwash sink. New Violation.

46.805

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster lids observed open. New Violation.

46.882(a)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor cleaning is needed, loose trash observed on floor. New Violation.

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

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 three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dunkin 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.

How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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