Doughboy Donuts & Deli

220 Dorchester Av, South Boston, MA 02127

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Doughboy Donuts & Deli eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces”, showing up three times.

Compared to other South Boston restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored on ready to eat food items inside walk in unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw and ready to eat food items stored seperately in refrigerated units. COS

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed ice filters with heavy dust and food spills inside pizza station reach in unit. Clean to remove all dust and spills

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips on site for testing. Provide test strips for daily tesing. Chlorine 100ppm with Inspector kit.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Observed internal thermometers missing from refrigerated units. Provide

590.004/4-204.112-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple bulk containers stored in baking kitchen and dry storage room without labels. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside

590.003/3-302.12-C

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted dust on the lid/black spots on the shield inside the ice machine. Clean

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Noted single use items stored on the floor. Remove store 6 inches above the floor

590.003/3-305.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Noted soiled linens stored on the counter in the coffee area. Remove and store all soiled linen in a sanitizer.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Install pest proof sweeps on front door where daylight emitting.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Jul 13, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide and maintain test kit for sanitizers on site.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust on filters in ice machine. Clean to remove all dust build up.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used in warewashing. Discontinue

590.004/4-101.16-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing signage at handsink near cooking grill. Provide employee handwashing signage

590.006/6-301.14-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed case of chicken stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Remove and store 6" off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

May 19, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: A case and a half of pullet eggs are kept out at ambient room temperature in the middle of the kitchen - if eggs are in use bring out just what you need and assemble accordingly instead of not keeping the raw shell eggs under proper refrigeration

590.003/3-501.16-P

Preventing contamination from hands (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in the middle room of the kitchen / prep area is completely blocked with a container of clean linens and the sink is filled with plastic food containers - discontinue and keep clear as discussed so staff can have easy access when needed to wash hands while handling foods

590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: A dozen loaves of french bread are being stored on the lower shelf of a small table located outside of the kitchen where customers are waiting to order and pick up cooked meals - relocate as discussed and keep behind the counter away from potential contamination

590.003/3-302.11-C

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: After the use of mop with bucket and brooms store in the dedicated area of the kitchen away from foods and food service areas to reduce potential contamination - handle to the soiled mop is leaning against the lid of the ice machine

590.006/6-501.16-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of sponges to clean food contact surfaces including pots pans and utensils - can use for floors walls and ceilings [ non food contact surfaces }

590.004/4-101.16-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up as discussed

590.003/3-304.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doughboy Donuts & Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Doughboy Donuts & Deli on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Doughboy Donuts & Deli?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Doughboy Donuts & Deli.

How does Doughboy Donuts & Deli compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Doughboy Donuts & Deli most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Doughboy Donuts & Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Doughboy Donuts & Deli have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Doughboy Donuts & Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Doughboy Donuts & Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Doughboy Donuts & Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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