Donuts · New York City, NY

Dunkin'

260 East 161 Street

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Dunkin' last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 19, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 4).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Sep 24, 2024 to Feb 19, 2026.
Has Dunkin' ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 24, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Feb 19, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 4 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Violations cited

2 recorded violations

minorCode 19-06Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 20-04Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Sep 24, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source