Staten Island, NY — A Dunkin location at 680 Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island received a score of 38 during a health inspection conducted on March 3, 2026, placing it in Grade C territory and marking the establishment's worst inspection result in its recorded history.

The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 6, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors identified one critical violation related to personal cleanliness standards at the location. The violation, cited under code 06A, documented multiple personal hygiene concerns among staff members.

Specifically, inspectors noted that outer garments were soiled with a possible contaminant, effective hair restraints were not being worn in areas where they are required, jewelry was being worn on hands or arms, and fingernail polish was worn or fingernails were not kept clean and trimmed.

While the inspection recorded only one critical violation and no non-critical violations, the cumulative point value of the findings resulted in the score of 38, which falls well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C designation. The DOHMH noted that violations were cited, though no closure or other enforcement action was recorded at the time of the inspection.

Food Safety Context

Personal cleanliness standards in food service establishments are governed by NYC Health Code Article 81, which sets specific requirements for food workers regarding hygiene, protective clothing, and practices that minimize the risk of food contamination.

The FDA Food Code similarly emphasizes that food employees must maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and conform to hygienic practices while on duty. Requirements include clean outer garments, effective hair restraints to prevent hair from contacting food or food-contact surfaces, and restrictions on jewelry that could fall into food or interfere with proper handwashing.

Soiled garments present a particular concern in food preparation environments because they may harbor bacteria or other contaminants that can be transferred to food or food-contact surfaces during handling. Hair restraints are required to prevent both physical contamination and the potential transfer of pathogens. Restrictions on jewelry and fingernail polish serve similar food safety purposes, as these items can harbor bacteria in crevices that are difficult to clean and can also become physical contaminants if pieces break off during food preparation.

Inspection History

The March 2026 result represents a significant departure from the location's recent inspection performance. Prior inspections at this establishment include:

  • Feb 18, 2025: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • Oct 31, 2024: Score 23
  • Dec 18, 2023: Score 9 (Grade A)
  • Jan 19, 2023: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • Sep 13, 2022: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • Aug 31, 2022: Score 20

The location had earned Grade A scores on each of its three most recent graded inspections prior to this visit, with scores ranging from 9 to 13. The score of 38 is nearly triple the establishment's best recorded result of 9, achieved in December 2023.

It should be noted that a score from a single inspection represents conditions observed at one point in time and does not necessarily reflect the establishment's ongoing operations.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by the DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total points accumulated during an inspection. Points are assigned for each violation found, with more serious violations carrying higher point values.

  • A: 0–13 points
  • B: 14–27 points
  • C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer or less serious violations. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection have the opportunity to request a re-inspection, during which they can improve their score and potentially earn a higher grade.

All New York City restaurant inspection results, including violation details and scores, are public record and available through the DOHMH website and the NYC Open Data portal. Consumers can search inspection histories by restaurant name, location, or cuisine type at [nyc.gov/health/restaurants](https://www.nyc.gov/health/restaurants).

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Dunkin including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.