Manhattan, NY — A Dunkin' location at 130 Church Street in lower Manhattan received a Grade C following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on April 3, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 29, placing the establishment in Grade C territory. The inspection data was released publicly by DOHMH on April 6, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors cited one critical violation during the April inspection, classified under Code 04N: the presence of filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies in the establishment's food and non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies, and fruit flies.
The presence of flies in a food service environment is classified as a critical violation because these insects are known vectors for pathogens that can contaminate food and food-contact surfaces. No non-critical violations were documented during this inspection.
Food Safety Context
Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain effective pest control measures and keep all areas free from conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. The FDA Food Code similarly identifies pest activity as a significant public health concern, requiring operators to take active steps to prevent pest entry, harborage, and access to food or food-preparation areas.
A critical violation is one that, if left unaddressed, poses a direct risk of foodborne illness. Under DOHMH's scoring system, critical violations carry higher point values than non-critical violations, and a single critical violation can meaningfully affect a restaurant's overall score.
Establishments that score 28 or more points during an unannounced inspection receive a Grade C. DOHMH regulations give restaurants the opportunity to request a re-inspection before a grade is officially posted, which can affect the letter grade displayed at the establishment.
Inspection History
The April 2026 result represents a departure from this location's recent performance record. Prior inspections at 130 Church Street include:
- May 15, 2026: Score 5 (Grade A)
- December 13, 2024: Score 9 (Grade A)
- May 16, 2024: Score 13 (Grade A)
- April 11, 2024: Score 16
- August 11, 2023: Score 4 (Grade A)
- June 6, 2023: Score 22
- June 15, 2022: Score 13 (Grade A)
- January 4, 2022: Score 2 (Grade A)
The location has earned Grade A results in the majority of its inspections since 2022, with scores frequently in the single digits. The April 2024 score of 16 and June 2023 score of 22 each fell within Grade B range, though neither resulted in a Grade C. The April 2026 inspection is the first Grade C recorded at this address in the available inspection history.
Notably, the May 15, 2026 inspection — which postdates the April 3 inspection — returned a score of 5, a Grade A result. This suggests the establishment may have addressed the conditions identified during the earlier inspection.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
DOHMH assigns letter grades to food service establishments based on inspection scores:
- A: Score of 0 to 13 points
- B: Score of 14 to 27 points
- C: Score of 28 or more points
Inspections are unannounced and conducted by DOHMH environmental health inspectors. Scores reflect the number of points assigned to violations identified at the time of inspection, with critical violations weighted more heavily. Establishments may request an administrative hearing or a re-inspection before a grade is officially posted.
Members of the public can view the full inspection history of any permitted food service establishment in New York City through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Dunkin' including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.