Dunkin'

532 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Dunkin' stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on May 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average is 72, putting Dunkin' squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper cup was observed without a handle in direct contact with bulk food ingredient (Sugar) at the front of house beverage counter. **The cup was removed from the container of sugar at the time of the inspection.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed non-NSF-ANSI approved drying racks above the 3-bay warewash sink. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food facility lacked quaternary ammonium (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. **Test strips were dropped off from a sister location at the time of the inspection.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris along the ledge from the side back door to behind the shelving units in the kitchen area.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of static dust on the vent in the staff restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed unsealed utility lines throughout the facility. - Observed damaged baseboard of the lower wall next to the side back door in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the lights on the left and right side of the hood blown missing.
46.943
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Jun 6, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the handle of the ice scooper in contact with the ice in the ice machine. **The ice scooper was removed from the ice machine at the time of the reinspection.
46.301
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Soap was not available at the handwashing sinks in the restroom area and behind the register. - Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwashing sink at the register area. **Soap and paper towels were supplied the to handwashing sinks at the time of the reinspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0-100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **The sanitizing compartment sink was emptied out and refilled at the time of the reinspection.
46.674(d)(e)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed napkins and a lid in the catch basin of the drain under the coffee station. **The drain was cleaned out at the time of the reinspection.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the main water pipe with a leak. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a broom and dust pan idle near the reach-in refrigeration unit. **Broom and dustpan was relocated to the utility area at the time of the reinspection.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the middle light underneath the hood blown out. New Violation.
46.943
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage container (sugar) was not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
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Aug 28, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. * A city certified person was not present.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood contact surfaces: dusty fanguard observed in 1 under-counter refrigerator. New Violation.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Overfilled dumpsters and scattered trash bags observed in exterior storage area. New Violation.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dusty exhaust duct (through ceiling) and wall vent observed. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Jul 18, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees did not follow proper handwashing procedure, due to lack of hot water. *PIC corrected by adjusting hot water heater.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Items were stored in the handwashing sink in the rear, warewashing area. *PIC relocated
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Donuts were not protected from contamination by flies and fruit flies: donuts observed with flies landing on their surface. *PIC discarded all product.
46.281
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. *Application to be emailed.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed throughout: flies and fruit flies observed at food/beverage service counter, drive-through window area, rear warewashing area and restroom. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice & sugar scoops observed in direct contact with food, and not having handle stored above the top of the food.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Rust buildup observed on exhaust duct at hood.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No drain board or adequate storage provided for soiled items before cleaning at the warewash sink. New Violation.
46.613
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Equipment needs cleaning: bottom of metal stands/shelving under front counter; black donut display unit. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hot water was not initially provided. *PIC adjusted water heater to correct. Water later observed at 110 degrees.
46.805
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Disposal of liquid waste: water condensate drip from 1 ice Cambro observed dripping to floor from valve.
46.863
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop and broom observed on floor, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin' last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin' on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin'?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dunkin'.

Has Dunkin''s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin' have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin' 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' inspected?

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