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Dunkin Donuts

530 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02215
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Sep 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Dunkin Donuts on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside front door with litter. Remove. Suggested to powerwash front landing of visible filth.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Condensation pan below double door reach in cooler is overflowing. Remove. Make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with crumbs and soils along baseboards under equipment in some areas. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Deceased cockroach observed on floor next to double door refrigerator in back area. Remove. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.112-C
82
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer 62F upon inspection. Corrected on site. Maintain at 75F. Corrected on site.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Toilets and urinals (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom on premises with dine in seating with "Out of order" sign on door. GM by phone states buzzer to door lock is not working. Make all necessary repairs.
590.005/5-203.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Rear hallway where red bull cans are stored with stained ceiling tile and peeling paint on walls. Clean and resurface. Replace ceiling tile determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save posted. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handwash signage at handsink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
90
Oct 26, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 10.21.21.Provide a proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC instructed to call for appt and forward appt confirmation to the health division.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 10.21.21.Provide a proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC instructed to call for appt and forward appt confirmation to the health division.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 31, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food handler making sandwiches is donning on clean gloves and not washing hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Eggs 52 F Cream cheese 54 F Egg whites 57 F Sausage 52 F Cheese 47 F Cream cheese 49 F Tomatoes 50 F Sausage 49 F Unit 58 F - Food discarded by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Clean protable ice unit on line
590.004/4-602.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Using hand drying in bathroom - No barrier for employees to avoid recontamination of hands TO avoid recontaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices FOOD EMPLOYEES may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a HANDWASHING SINK or the handle of a restroom door.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Access to hand sink blocked by milk crates - Corrected on site by PIC
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit is not complete
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of ice machine
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all milk crates and discontinue using for shelving
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” 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 two violations 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.

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