Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in South Boston average 87, so Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Egg sandwich recorded 47F stored about half hour ago in the front refrigerator. Monitor temperature and discontinue overstocking.Corrected by PIC and moved to the refrigerator.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk sugar container lid broken.Replace to prevent physical contamination
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Vent ceiling above the 3 bay sink broken.Repair/Replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Expired hood sticker(June 2024) in the back storage area. Service
590.006/6-304.11-C
95
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Ice machine has pink color mold visible on the white plate. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.11-P
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors heavily soiled behind the equipment in the service area. Clean with frequency. Vent above the 3 bay sink has visible dust. Clean Floors in the walkin and freezer is heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covered recaptacle for employees restroom. Broken toilet dispenser in employees restroom.Repair
590.005/5-501.17-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Missing door to the utility/Mop sink. Repair to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Expired hood sticker in the back storage area. Service
590.006/6-304.11-C
70
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills on prep tables and counters. Clean with frequency to prevent harborage.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employees working without hair protection in open food areas. Discussed with PIC to ensure all employees are wearing hair restraints.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard lining in walk in freezer. Remove and maintain floors clean smooth and durable
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Mar 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Staff finish a bacon egg taco and was about to wrap it up I asked to take a temperature it was 115F- I asked him to reheat to 155F or above COS to 198F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Handsinks water was 48F not warm enough to wash hands properly Handsink used as a dump sink- Train staff to notify when water is too cold to wash hands and also not to use for dump sink
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Water temperature was not at the proper temperature whenI arrived it was 48F at all sinks- PIC stated plumber was enroute then another Manager/ owner came and stated he had to turn the hot water heater back on and that it went out. Staff is to report any issue with water or any other imminent issue or voluntarily closed until issue is repaired .
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Customers bringing pets inside store and no questions asked nor a visible sign posted to clearly state no animals- I asked PIC what is asked he said no questions were asked because they get push back from customers- I sent via email the ADA and advised they post a visible sign.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC was in full operation with water temperature that fell 48F. I tested to make sure it was just the one sink it was all thr sinks at 48F- Repair/Replace water heater. Food being prepared by staff not up to the proper temperature sandwich with eggs and bacon was 115F- reheat to proper temperature before serving cleaning and using handsink as a dunp sink were other violations. - Train stqaff on the above mentioned
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Both Ice Machines is soiled - Clean interior perimeter of ice machine. Floor of the walk in freezer is soiled - Clean to remove soils Door handle of walk in freezer is soiled - clean to remove soils Seats has food particles inside the seated area - clean to remove debris
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Jan 27, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Open ceiling above walkin cooler with missing damaged ceiling tiles. Repair/Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Glue paper meant for insert to caged fly light is screwed into ceiling of mop enclosure. Remove. Use only in approved insect control device.
590.006/6-202.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink off warewashing area has no door. Provide barrier
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Coffee on the floor in the service area where staff is working and walking and sliding over the large area- Clean to remove excess water to prevent slip hazard. COSDeep clean floors under equipment at service line of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Jan 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: There were several Spatulas Pitchers and buckets hanging on clean racks or clean side of sink- Remove and properly wash rinse and sanitize all soiled food contact equipment
590.004/4-602.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Inside the walking some items were date marked 12/27 which is well passed the 7days- Proper date mark all prepared or opened products thats stored 24 hours or more
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink off warewashing area has no door. Provide barrier
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No Sanitizer buckets set up- Set up sanitizer buckets on the floor during service
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Coffee on the floor in the service area where staff is working and walking and sliding over the large area- Clean to remove excess water to prevent slip hazard. COS
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Open ceiling above walkin cooler with missing damaged ceiling tiles. Repair/Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Glue paper meant for insert to caged fly light is screwed into ceiling of mop enclosure. Remove. Use only in approved insect control device.
590.006/6-202.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Coffee on the floor in the service area where staff is working and walking and sliding over the large area- Clean to remove excess water to prevent slip hazard. COSDeep clean floors under equipment at service line of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: There were several Spatulas Pitchers and buckets hanging on clean racks or clean side of sink- Remove and properly wash rinse and sanitize all soiled food contact equipment
590.004/4-602.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Inside the walking some items were date marked 12/27 which is well passed the 7days- Proper date mark all prepared or opened products thats stored 24 hours or more
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Water on the floor in the service area where staff is working and walking and sliding over the large area- Clean to remove excess water to prevent slip hazard. COS
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Both Ice Machines in the back of store are soiled - Clean to remove soils around the interior perimeter. Cardboard placed on floor to prvent water spills - Remove cardboard box and discontinue storing on floor to soak up water
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No Sanitizer buckets set up- Set up sanitizer buckets on the floor during service
590.003/3-304.14-C
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Turkey Sausage and Almond milk held out of temperature 59F for Sausage and 64F almond milk- Discontinue overstocking the refrigerator units and provide a tight seal on units.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: A Packaged of Uncooked bacon stored on top of ready to eatg foods- Discontinue storing uncooked/raw products on ready to eat foods to prevent contamination
590.003/3-302.11-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machines soiled - Clean to remove soils to prevent contamination to ice
590.004/4-602.13-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover for receptacle- Provide a covered receptacle in the ladies bathroom for female products
590.005/5-501.17-C
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony.
How does Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony 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 at Old Colony inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony is inspected around three times per year on average.
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