Dunkin'
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2023, Dunkin' has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Dunkin' on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. New Violation.
46.151(a)
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Employee observed coughing throughout facility. Employee had to be asked to wash hands. New Violation.
46.132
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Uncovered muffins and croissants observed in back food prep area exposed to employee coughing. Possible contaminated food items. New Violation.
46.201
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Employee lotion and other topical items observed in food prep area. New Violation.
46.1027
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Person in charge did not ensure that safety of food items and proper procedures are being taken place around sick employees. New Violation.
46.102
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Small lidded trash can is needed in restroom for female sanitary napkins. New Violation.
46.823(b)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoop located in ice bin area stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service. New Violation.
46.302
45
May 27, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed rust and residue on the exterior surfaces of the ice machine. - Observed stains and rust on racks in the rear storage and ware washing area. - Observed dust, debris, and stains on the shelving surfaces and underneath equipment on the counters throughout the front prep/serving area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed dust, stains, and debris on the floor perimeters in the front prep areas in between equipment and in the rear prep/storage areas underneath storage shelves and equipment.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
86
Apr 17, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed rust and residue on the exterior surfaces of the ice machine. - Observed stains and rust on racks in the rear storage and ware washing area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed slight debris on the floor perimeters in the front prep areas in between equipment and in the rear prep/storage areas underneath storage shelves and equipment.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
90
Apr 4, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
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. PIC with a valid food safety certificate was not present at the time of inspection. Corrective action; PIC with valid food safety certificate arrived during the inspection.
46.103
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed accumulations of stains and residue on the exterior surfaces of the ice bin in the front prep area and ice maker. - Observed slight debris and stains on bottom shelves under food equipment in the front prep area. - Observed stains and rust on racks in the rear storage and ware washing area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed debris and stains on floor perimeters in the front prep/serving area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
74
Mar 5, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Small gap observed at the rear exit door (to the trash room) and gaps observed in rear ceiling tiles. These outer openings in the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed a damaged lower shelf on a prep counter in the front prep/serving area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed accumulations of stains and residue on the exterior surfaces of the ice bin in the front prep area and ice maker. - Observed slight debris on bottom shelves under food equipment in the front prep area. - Observed debris and stains on the corners of the prep counter surfaces in the rear prep area. - Observed slight debris and stains on the floor surfaces of the walk-in cooler and freezer. - Observed stains and rust on racks in the rear storage and ware washing area.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Observed debris and stains on the floor perimeters in the restroom area.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed the mop idle in the mop bucket rather than hung to allow for proper air drying.
46.981(f)
78
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Expired milk observed in the under-counter refrigeration unit. *PIC discarded milk at the time of inspection*
46.201
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food (sugar, spices in rear prep area). New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Small gap observed at the rear exit door (to the trash room) and gaps observed in rear ceiling tiles. These outer openings in the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxes of food items are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: General cleaning (non-food contact): -mouse droppings observed on lower shelving units in the front service area -mouse droppings observed on bottom of carts in the food prep areas -heavy food debris observed on bottoms of food equipment in front prep area New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Loose sink faucet observed in the customer restroom New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -old food debris and dust accumulation observed underneath front food equipment and shelving New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
64
Dec 28, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed stored in sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration of 0-100 ppm. **The sanitizer bucket was emptied and refilled with a fresh solution.
46.731
Food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers were not labeled with the common name of the food (Everything Bagel seasoning, bread crumbs and oats). **Labels were placed on the containers at the time of the inspection.
46.282
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed the walk-in cooler door with a loose gasket. - Observed an unused under-counter drawer refrigerator behind the counter area.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed old food debris behind the handwashing sink at the register area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed blown out lights under the hood. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin' last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin' on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin'?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five 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 five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dunkin' means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dunkin' inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin' is inspected around three times per year on average.
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