Bronx, NY — A Dunkin' location at 3044B 3rd Avenue in the Bronx received a score of 33 during a health inspection conducted on February 9, 2026, placing the restaurant in Grade C territory. Inspectors identified one critical violation involving cold food held at unsafe temperatures and one non-critical violation related to equipment cleanliness.
Dunkin' restaurant inspection" width="400" height="225" loading="eager" decoding="async" class="article-featured-image">The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on February 27, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
The critical violation cited during the inspection involved cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items held above 41°F. Under NYC Health Code requirements, cold TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below, smoked or processed fish at 38°F or below, and intact raw eggs at 45°F or below. Reduced oxygen packaged TCS foods must also be held at required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
When cold foods are held above these thresholds, the risk of bacterial growth increases. Pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli can multiply rapidly in the temperature range between 41°F and 135°F, commonly referred to as the "danger zone" in food safety guidelines.
Inspectors also documented a non-critical violation related to non-food contact surfaces and equipment. The citation noted that surfaces were either 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. While classified as non-critical, equipment maintenance issues can contribute to unsanitary conditions if left unaddressed.
Food Safety Context
The inspection was conducted under the authority of NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishments in New York City. The regulations align with the FDA Food Code, which establishes federal guidelines for safe food handling, storage, and preparation.
Temperature control is one of the most fundamental aspects of food safety regulation. The FDA Food Code requires that cold TCS foods be held at 41°F or below at all times, with limited exceptions during active preparation. Establishments are expected to regularly monitor holding temperatures using calibrated thermometers and to take corrective action immediately when deviations are identified.
A score of 33 points places the restaurant well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C designation. Under the NYC restaurant grading system, each violation carries a specific point value, with critical violations generally carrying higher point totals than non-critical ones.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH public database for this location. This may indicate that the establishment is relatively new, recently changed ownership, or that earlier records are not included in the current dataset.
Future inspections will establish a track record that consumers can use to evaluate the restaurant's ongoing compliance with health regulations. Restaurants that receive a Grade C are typically scheduled for a re-inspection, during which they have the opportunity to demonstrate improved conditions and potentially receive a higher grade.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total points accumulated during an inspection. Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations:
- A: 0–13 points — The restaurant is in substantial compliance with food safety regulations
- B: 14–27 points — The restaurant has some violations that need to be addressed
- C: 28+ points — The restaurant has significant violations requiring attention
Restaurants receiving a B or C grade on an initial inspection are offered a re-inspection, typically within a month. The restaurant posts the better of the two grades. Establishments that do not improve may face additional enforcement actions, including fines or closure orders.
Consumers can look up inspection results for any restaurant in New York City through the DOHMH online database or by checking the letter grade posted at the establishment's entrance, as required by law.
The full inspection report for this Dunkin' location is available through the NYC Open Data portal and the DOHMH restaurant inspection lookup tool.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Dunkin' including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.