Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Dunkin Donuts has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 24, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Cutting surfaces” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Dunkin Donuts trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: American cheese stored in the walking fridge 45 Degree. maanager said the cheese was just moved to the fridge to cool down after preping
590.003/3-501.16-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior ice machine to remove mold inside reach in cooler number 9 observed with spills and food debris clean to remove clean inside the white cabinet to remove soild and organized
590.004/4-602.11-P
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Up the Stairs in the small storage area to the main office observed boxes and plastics cups inside the bags stored on the floor/ clean and keep organized
590.006/6-501.113-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: As a today The Manager Brian Nelles is not Certified food manger but He is schedule to take the test today 07/24/25/ Please provide CFPM and Allergen Cerftification
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all cardbord from the foor next to the three bay sink. clean the floor under the shelving and around the equipment to removed all debris. observed holes in the stairway to the basement and in the basement wall around the selving. storage area in the basement remove all boxes from the floor clean the ceiling in the restroom to remove dust
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting Board observed heavily scored in the sandwich station/ Resurface /replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: observed grease trap open under the three bay sink/ provide proper cover to keep seal all the time
590.005/5-402.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: repair wall molding next to the ice machine
590.006/6-101.11-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: clean the ventilation in the restroom to remove dust
590.006/6-304.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: During the Inspections Observed small flies in food areas/ Provide a detailed lisenced exterminator's report Provide door seep to rear door to prevent all day light
590.006/6-501.111-C
50
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior walk in floor to remove soils/spills
590.006/6-501.13-C
95
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Deep cuts and discoloration on cutting board on sandwich unit
590.004/4-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water pressure is low at hand sink in ware washing area - There is another hand sink within 5 feet that is being used for proper hand washing. PIC notified owner Floor drain cover is not secure on floor drain in mop sink room Broken wall tiles on wall at mop sink Broken floor tiles on floor to basement Large gap between screen door and floor at side egress
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit not complete I provided the written instruction and reviewed missing items in kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers on prep unit not labeled
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored on oven door handle
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn and discolored cutting board on sandwich prep unit
590.004/4-501.12-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light fixture above freezer not working Light fixture in hallway to basement dim
590.006/6-303.11-C
74
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling was water stain around light fixture. Paint is peeling in the corner of the ceiling. Repair
590.006/6-201.17-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: No ventilation in bathroom. Repair/Replace
590.006/6-304.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed duct tape inside the cold holding unit. Repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink has a leak under the rinse bay sink. Observed when sanitizer bay drains it backs up into middle (rinse) sink. Properly repair drain.
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Feb 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard the bucket of stagnate water between the boilers.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior walk in floor to remove spills.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing floor drain cover-mop room
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Oct 17, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
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 Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “cutting surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 50 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected around two times per year on average.
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