The Philadelphia Department of Health’s Office of Food Protection conducted routine inspections at various restaurants on June 20, 2025. Two establishments, Dunkin’ and On Charcoal, were cited for multiple violations. Inspection reports indicated multiple health code violations.
Please note that the reports mentioned here are from a particular inspection conducted on June 20 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishments.
Highlights
- Dunkin’ and On Charcoal were inspected on June 20, 2025.
- Both restaurants were found to be violating major health codes.
- The establishments should address major observations to maintain compliance.
Dunkin’
Where: 1820 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
When: June 20, 2025, from 02:50 PM to 04:50 PM
The inspector observed many food safety issues at the Dunkin’ restaurant, including evidence of insect activity. A roach was observed in the food preparation area. Inspectors identified and removed an unapproved insect control device from the prep and storage area.
A food employee failed to wash their hands before putting on gloves. However, they complied with the health sanitarian’s instructions during the inspection. Sanitizer buckets used for wiping cloths contained no detectable sanitizing solution (0 ppm). It was replaced with a new sanitizing solution, correcting the violation on-site.
A chemical was noted to be near food and equipment in the prep area. The ice scooper was stored incorrectly, allowing for potential contamination and dust accumulation.
A single-use cup was placed inverted on a dispensing machine that had dust accumulated on the surface. The single-use cup was relocated to the cup holder upon instruction by the inspector. The inspection report is available to check online.
On Charcoal
Where: 6516 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149
When: June 20, 2025, from 12:25 PM to 02:00 PM
The inspector noted some risk factors at On Charcoal. The total reported number of corrections was seven. Cooked chicken was found at an incorrect temperature—71 degrees F. The violation was corrected on-site as the person-in-charge removed the chicken.
It was also observed that the walk-in cooler was operating at 43-45 degrees F instead of the required 41 degrees F. The restaurant had stored a perforated crate with oranges on the floor in the basement. Unfinished wooden surfaces were identified in the basement and toilet room.
In the basement, soda crates were utilized to elevate items in the basement. The facility had a non-NSF-approved mini refrigerator in use. The exhaust hood revealed evidence of grease accumulation. The entire report was published online.
Follow-Up Requirements
Both establishments are required to correct all violations identified in the reports. Per Section 6-502 of the Philadelphia Health Code, Dunkin’ must correct all the violations. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of the restaurant’s health license and other legal action. On Charcoal is also required to correct all the violations, to avoid any stringent action.
The establishments must ensure compliance to continue normal operations. These routine inspections reinforce the need to maintain food safety standards in commercial food facilities.
