Bronx, NY — A multi-concept fast food restaurant operating under the Dunkin', Pizza Hut, and Nathan's brands at 2148 White Plains Road received a Grade C following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 31, 2026. The inspection data was released publicly on April 3, 2026.

Dunkin'/Pizza Hut/Nathans received a score of 28, placing it at the threshold of the Grade C category under the city's restaurant grading system.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented two violations during the March visit, including one critical violation.

The primary citation, Code 05F, identified insufficient or absent hot holding, cold storage, or cold holding equipment capable of maintaining Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at required temperatures. TCS foods — those that require temperature regulation to prevent the growth of harmful pathogens — must be held at or below 41°F for cold items or at or above 140°F for hot items under applicable food safety standards. When equipment cannot reliably maintain these thresholds, perishable ingredients such as dairy, meat, and eggs face elevated risk of bacterial proliferation.

Inspectors also noted a non-critical violation under Code 10F, citing non-food contact surfaces or equipment made of unacceptable material, or surfaces not kept clean or properly sealed, raised, spaced, or positioned to allow adequate cleaning access. While classified as non-critical, this type of violation can contribute to unsanitary conditions if left unaddressed.

Food Safety Context

The critical violation documented here falls under requirements established by NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishments operating in New York City. Article 81 mandates that all food businesses maintain proper equipment for temperature control, consistent with the FDA Food Code's guidance on preventing pathogen growth in potentially hazardous foods.

Temperature control violations are among the most closely scrutinized categories in DOHMH inspections because of their direct link to foodborne illness. Bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, and Staphylococcus aureus can multiply rapidly when food is held in the temperature "danger zone" between 41°F and 140°F. The presence of inadequate holding equipment — rather than a single instance of improper temperature — suggests a structural deficiency in the establishment's food safety infrastructure.

The restaurant was not ordered closed as a result of this inspection. The violations were cited, and the establishment received its Grade C score pending any reinspection or administrative review.

Inspection History

The March 2026 result represents a significant departure from this location's recent inspection record. Prior inspections show a consistent pattern of strong performance:

  • April 10, 2026: Score 12 (Grade A) — issued following the March 31 inspection
  • April 7, 2025: Score 9 (Grade A)
  • May 29, 2024: Score 9 (Grade A)
  • April 3, 2023: Score 8 (Grade A)

It is worth noting that the April 10, 2026 reinspection — conducted approximately ten days after the cited inspection — resulted in a Grade A with a score of 12, well below the Grade B threshold. Under DOHMH protocol, when an establishment receives a score that does not immediately qualify for a Grade A, it is typically offered a reinspection. The grade posted at the restaurant reflects the most recent grading inspection result.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant letter grading system translates inspection scores into publicly visible grades:

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points — fewest violations
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points — moderate violations
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points — most violations

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Points are assigned based on the nature, risk level, and number of violations identified during each inspection cycle.

Consumers can look up the full inspection history for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH's online inspection database at nyc.gov/health. Inspection reports are public record and include violation details, scores, and dates for all inspections on file.

More About This Restaurant

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