Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge)

219 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge) has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Surface characteristics-indoor areas” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Allston restaurants, the typical score is 80; Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge) is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Broken tiles in back area. Repair.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous burrows outside rear on fenceline. Treat and seal.

590.006/6-102.11-C

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Numerous rodent droppings in trash storage area and along rear fence line where multiple burrows are noted. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinpsection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Repeat violations relating to ongoing rodent infestation on property. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Broken missing floor tiles next to rear door with soils. Clean and replace.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous open conditions for outer openings on most recent pest report dated 9/11/24 from rentokil rotted door frame on door opposite trash area. Seal all openings with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous burrows outside rear on fenceline. Treat and seal.

590.006/6-102.11-C

Aug 27, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rodent activity with rodent burrows in outside area. Treat and seal. Provide updated IPM pest control upon re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Repeat violations for rodent activity in outside area. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Gravel smell of rodent urine burrows in trash area. Clean to remove. Treat and seal all burrows. Vegetation hanging over trash area. Remove.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous burrows outside rear on fenceline. Treat and seal.

590.006/6-102.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop in ice. Store properly.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Broken missing floor tiles next to rear door with soils. Clean and replace.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in trash area with burrow holes under fence. Pest control is monitoring burrows. Continue to keep Environmental Services informed of treatment and activity.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in trash area with burrow holes under fence. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside vent hood of visible soils. Provide hood sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Turbo oven is facing common area pathway to restroom un obstructed. Provide barriers for protection from un authorized persons entering the food preparation areas.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean ceiling of visible dust around HVAC vent.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 1, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Dish room handwash sink observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Jul 13, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Repair the hot water fixtures at 2 handwash stations. (Hot water is functioning) Discussed handwashing procedures with the PIC

590.005/5-205.15-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the rear chest freezer to remove food debris.

590.006/6-501.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge) on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge)?

Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge).

How does Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge) compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge) most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge) is inspected around three times per year on average.

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