Dunkin'

300 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Dunkin' appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jun 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

“Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Dunkin' trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several small flies noted during inspection. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Flaking plastic film on top of pastry cart cart has visible soils and crumbs. Clean to remove. Ensure pastry carts are cleaned and sanitized with the proper frequency.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: PIC states bottom turbo oven had smoke coming from equipment vent on right side panel earlier this morning and set off fire alarm. ISD electrical had responded. No use of fire extinguisher occured. Unit has since been unplugged and is not in use. Make all necessary repairs. No noxious odors present at the time of inspection.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Pastry rolling rack near warewashing area with no plastic cover. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC vent above pastry case with dust. Clean to remove and ceiling around.
590.006/6-202.12-C
74
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing equipment clean solutions (c)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer solution in three bay sink is soiled. Corrected on site.
590.004/4-501.18-C
95
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard boxes strewn about back area break down boxes and store contained.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC ceiling vents in back area with soils. Clean to remove
590.006/6-202.12-C
90
May 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Worker took off soiled gloves left the work area returned to the work area and donned new gloves without first washing hands. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
86
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Worker took off soiled gloves left the work area returned to the work area and donned new gloves without first washing hands. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
86
Nov 15, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink observed obstructed with discarded cups.Remove all obstructions Maintain the handwash sink clear to ensure proper handwashing. PIC correcting
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the coffee counter to remove soils/spills.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove soils/debris. Clean with more frequency.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Storage location observed heavily cluttered.Clean & organize Remove all unnecessary items as needed.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin' last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin' on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin'?

Across the inspection record, “heating ventilation air conditioning system vents” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin'.

How does Dunkin' compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Dunkin' most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Dunkin''s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin' have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin' 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 Dunkin' inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin' is inspected around four times per year on average.