Dunkin Donut

326 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Dunkin Donut has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine; Heavily soiled service counters / interior of refrigerated units; coffee spills on exterior of ice bucket at front counter and inside walk in freezer. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment to remove spills and debris. Maintain clean

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed employee using handsink as dump sink. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure handsinks are accessible for handwashing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Toilet tissue availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no toilet tissue in employee restroom. Provide and maintain at all times of operation

590.006/6-302.11-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Observed refrigerated unit at service counter not closing with tight fit. Replace door gasket to ensure properly sealed tight

590.004/4-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy trash and debris underneath pull out racks at service counter. Remove and ensure frequent sweeping is being done with frequency to prevent harborage

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed the designated handsink utilized as a dump sink. Large amounts of ice and coffee debris observed. Clean to remove and retrain staff to utilize appropriate equipment.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: No pic identified at the time of inspection. A designated pic must be available during all operating hours and have knowledge of operating safely. Provide and train staff to designate when needed.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy debris and food observed under multiple refrigeration and cooking equipment. Clean to remove. Staff should use idle time to clean and remove debris.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles on the prep line withouth proper labels. Provide on all equipment not stored in original packaging.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Jan 23, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer buckets not setup. COS.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food workers without hair restraints. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Bags of trash and boxes in back hallway. Remove.

590.005/5-502.11-C

Jan 30, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Crumbs and soils on window sill and under pastry case. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 23, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Inside ice machine with soils on white plastic component. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: Open beverages prepared at draft coffee system with no barrier between public and beverage preparation area. Install barrier.

590.003/3-305.14-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food worker without hair restraint. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors with visible crumbs and soils near pastry case. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donut on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donut?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donut.

How does Dunkin Donut compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Dunkin Donut most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Dunkin Donut's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donut 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 Dunkin Donut 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 Donut inspected?

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

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