Dunkin Donuts

3437 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Dunkin Donuts' 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Fried eggs stored in one of the reach-in refrigerators for more than 48 hours were not date-marked with the day they were defrosted. *The person in charge date marked the eggs during the inspection.

46.385(b)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an open cooler storing ice in the front prep area. *The person in charge closed the cooler during the inspection.

46.281

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cardboard lining was observed inside one of the under-counter refrigerators. *The person in charge removed the cardboard during the inspection.

46.522

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Accumulation of dirt was observed on the faucet of the handwash sink in the front food prep area. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Accumulation of dust observed on the vent system in the restroom's toilet room.

46.981(d)

Dec 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser was stuck at the handwashing sink in the back prep area. *The person in charge fixed the paper towel dispenser during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Dust observed on the toilet room mechanical vent. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Dust pan stored on the floor rather than hanging on a utility rack. *The person in charge hung the dust pan during the inspection.

46.981(e)(m)

Nov 24, 2023

Reinspection

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Spoons observed stored in still water of 72 degrees F instead of at least 135 F as required. *The person in charge added water of 135 degrees F to the cup storing spoons.

46.302

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

Inspector notes: Soda crates observed being used for elevation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed on the floor by the oven in the front prep area. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Toilet room mechanical vent inoperable.

46.944

Jun 16, 2023

Routine

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

View 8 violations

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks. Sanitarian reminded food employee of proper handwash procedures, food employee initiated corrective action.

46.132

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

Inspector notes: Loose rodenticides observed on the floor under the warewash sink and not in a covered tamper-resistant bait station. Employee discarded the rodenticides at the time of the inspection.

46.1026

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage container (sugar) are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.

46.422

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

Inspector notes: Soda crates observed being used for elevation. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on the menu board in the retail area - Dust accumulation observed on the drying rack and shelving unit in the warewash area New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Faucet of the warewash sink observed to short for adequate usage. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Low grout and cracks observed on tiles in the food prep and storage area. New Violation.

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Toilet room mechanical vent inoperable. New Violation.

46.944

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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