New York City, NY - Health department officials identified compliance problems at Dunkin during an inspection on 07/28/2025.
The dining establishment functions from 1080 Mcdonald Avenue in Kensington, a well-trafficked section of New York City recognized for its restaurant culture.
The inspection report notes: "06d. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical: critical). 10f. Non-food contact surface." Food safety guidelines indicate that such conditions should be addressed promptly.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in Food Safety Modernization Act, Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
These types of violations require attention to maintain compliance standards for the establishment and its customers. Health officials note that addressing such conditions helps maintain public confidence in food service establishments.
Under current regulations, Dunkin faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
The broader restaurant industry can learn valuable lessons from such cases, emphasizing the need for continuous vigilance to food safety standards. Consumer awareness remains a crucial component in maintaining community food safety.
| BORO | Queens |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
| Community Board | 407 |
| Census Tract | 094500 |
| BUILDING | 13705 |
| PHONE | 2037314439 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| STREET | 20TH AVE |
| NTA | QN49 |
| Longitude | -73.830742604991 |
| ZIPCODE | 11356 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| BIN | 4462123 |
| BBL | 4041430030 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Donuts |
| DBA | DUNKIN |
| Council District | 19 |
| Latitude | 40.781664120407 |
| GRADE | A |
| INSPECTION DATE | 06/25/2025 |
| CAMIS | 50057296 |
| GRADE DATE | 06/25/2025 |
| SCORE | 12 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 06C; 19-10; 04H |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 06C: Food; supplies; or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage; preparation; transportation; display; service or from customer’s refillable; reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. || 19-10: Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability || 04H: Raw; cooked or prepared food is adulterated; contaminated; cross-contaminated; or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. |
This inspection was conducted on July 28, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 06C: Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. | 19-10: Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability | 04H: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
