Dunkin Donuts

417 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Oct 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Missing Ceiling Tile in front of mop sink closet repair
590.006/6-201.17-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed in front counter area under the food shelving in the kitchen under three bay sink and under the shelving with paper products/ clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of double door fridge observed soiled interior of icemachine observed soiled Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: front counter area and back of the house area floors observed with debris. clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with debris old food and lids for cups clean to remove and ensure floors cleaned nightly
590.006/6-201.12-C
95
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Eggs and sausage in 2 door low boy @ 46-50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. Eggs and sausge discarded by manager and employee at time of inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Scrambled eggs in reach in drawer at 48F. Person in charge discarded. Store cold foods 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Feb 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: remove excessive amout of milk crstes stored int he kitchen area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Apr 28, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dunkin Donuts 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 inspected?

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