Dunkin

214 N Beacon St, Brighton, MA 02135
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Dunkin has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Dunkin scores about where you'd expect for a Brighton restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The self-closing mechanism at the front entrance is broken and no longer works leaving the door swinging wide open; repair or replace the door or self-closing mechanism.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The front exterior door's self-closing mechanism is broken; repair or replace so the door operates properly.
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Jan 2, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: The interior of the ice machine has pink slime and the shelving below the oven in the back of house has encrusted soils; clean and sanitize of soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: There are multiple paint cans and metal shelving stored in the outside refuse area; have excess and uneeded items removed.
590.005/5-501.115-C
90
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled towels in handsink. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths in sink. Store in approved sanitizer.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC vent rusted and soiled. Clean and resurface.
590.006/6-202.12-C
82
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin?

Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin.

How does Dunkin compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Dunkin most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.

Has Dunkin's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dunkin means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.