Man washes feet in Dunkin' Donuts shop on Staten Island Ferry
Key Points:
- A Dunkin’ employee was filmed washing his feet at a kitchen sink aboard a Staten Island Ferry, leading to a New York City Health Department investigation.
- The footage, posted on TikTok, shows the worker performing wudu, an Islamic ritual ablution involving washing specific body parts before prayer.
- The online backlash focused on the location of the washing—inside a commercial kitchen near food preparation areas—raising food safety concerns.
- The NYC Health Department emphasized the importance of food safety in restaurants, while the NYC Department of Transportation is reviewing the incident for potential action.
- Dunkin’ has not yet responded to inquiries regarding the incident.