Dunkin'

1 First Av, Charlestown, MA 02129
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dunkin' has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Charlestown restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 1.5.26. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing handsink observed without soap. Provide No warewashing taking place at the time of inspection
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report PIC to post current Health Permit 2026 PIC to post current Common Victualler License PIC to post current Site Cleanliness License
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing handsink observed blocked by pile of milk crate. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time for handwashing No warewashing taken place at the time of inspection
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 1.5.26. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Jul 11, 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 Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin'?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin'.

How does Dunkin' compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Dunkin' most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Charlestown average of 93.

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.