Dunkin Donuts

5100 City Ave Donut, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Dunkin Donuts has been inspected four times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Dunkin Donuts scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with single service articles in the food prep area. Chemical container was removed during the inspection.
46.1021
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Spoons for stirring coffee in multiple cups of stagnant room temperature water. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Handle on reach-in cooler observed broken. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Coffee liquid residue observed in reach-in cooler. Cleaning is needed. New Violation.
46.714
74
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice scooper stored directly on the ice machine. Note: Ice scooper was washed, rinsed, and sanitized during time of inspection.
46.301
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles observed in the area where the mop sink is located and in the food prep area. Seal holes in ceiling in the area where the mop sink is located. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Book bag and purse observed stored on shelf where containers are stored. Note: Items were removed during time of inspection.
46.963
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed on vent inside of the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.822
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Oct 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Uncovered sausage and egg patties observed inside walk-in cooler on speed rack. Rack was covered during the inspection.
46.201
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle observed with not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the food prep area. Spray bottle was labeled during the inspection.
46.1001
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 during the inspection.
46.151(a)
Thermometer provided & accurate (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
46.632
Non-food contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Clean inside reach-in shelves of donut holding unit.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan observed on floor and not elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” 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 four 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.