Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: May 29, 2024
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts 14 times, with records going back to 2022. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on May 29, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Boston restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (5/29/2024) there were additional fresh rat droppings found in common area of food establishment (as stated by environmental) clean to remove all droppings and provide an additional pest control report to isdhealth@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dry storage room in the basement storage area with strong odors. Clean and sanitize room to help minimize any current activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings found in common area of food establishment clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Sewage leaking from bathroom in basement into commonarea of building repair and clean to remove
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings found in common area of food establishment clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall leading to basement repair Water leaking in dry storage area clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Sewage leaking from bathroom in basement into commonarea of building repair and clean to remove
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings found in common area of food establishment clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall leading to basement repair Water leaking in dry storage area clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings found in common area of food establishment clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Sewage leaking from bathroom in basement into commonarea of building repair and clean to remove
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall leading to basement repair Water leaking in dry storage area clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Packaged products stored on the floor in the walk in unit. Remove and store elevated properly on the shelving units provided.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Dirt and dust build up observed on the handsink. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Black dust and slime substance on interior of ice machine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Sep 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: No funtioning restrooms available for employees. Sitting water and sewage visible on the floor from the toilet over flowing. Establishment has voluntarily closed.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not reporting non operating restrooms.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Sitting water from leaking pipes on the floor in the walk in unit. Clean to remove. Provide detailed report from a professional cleaning company to assure proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and floors.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily soiled toilets with evidence of sewage back up and contaminated tissue. Provide a cleaning report from a professional cleaning company. Assure all areas are properly cleaned and sanitized.
590.006/6-501.18-C
74
Feb 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels from dispenser in restroom. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and spills on all plumbing fixtures inside bathroom. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Food debris on exterior of both ice chest. Clean to remove Exterior of all refrigeration and cooking equipment. Clean to remove Heavy soils on shelving units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Bucket placed on the floor on the lower level to catch dripping water from the ceiling. Remove and Repair. Provide a complete detail plumbers report on letterhead indicating the repairs needed time frame for completion of work.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Cockroaches dead in the walk in. PIC cleaned on site. Provide updated service pest report after 10/19/22.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked and chipped baseboard and wall next to walk in and inside walk in. Repair to limit access to area from pest.
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Bucket placed on the floor on the lower level to catch dripping water from the ceiling. Remove and Repair. Provide a complete detail plumbers report on letterhead indicating the repairs needed time frame for completion of work.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee observed during food prep coughing and symptoms of cold or illness. PIC removed employee from any food prep and changed her duties for today. Per PIC Hind the staff has been given the day off for 10.21.22 and will go to the dr office. Advised to refer to the company illness policy to assure proper safety protocols on when to return to work. @Manager is not following the establishment health policy and there is no manager on staff during hours of operation to demonstrate active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked and chipped baseboard and wall next to walk in and inside walk in. Repair to limit access to area from pest.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Cockroaches dead in the walk in. PIC cleaned on site. Provide updated service pest report after 10/19/22.
590.006/6-501.111-C
70
Oct 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Bucket placed on the floor on the lower level to catch dripping water from the ceiling. Remove and Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee observed during food prep coughing and symptoms of cold or illness. PIC removed employee from any food prep and changed her duties for today. Per PIC Hind the staff has been given the day off for 10.21.22 and will go to the dr office. Advised to refer to the company illness policy to assure proper safety protocols on when to return to work. @Manager is not following the establishment health policy and there is no manager on staff during hours of operation to demonstrate active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Trash and debris pilled at exterior of entrance way. Clean to remove
590.005/5-502.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Dead cock roaches in side walk in on the floor. Clean to remove and provide current pest report. Nats flying around front counter area. Assure all products are covered and address issue safely around items used and eaten for consumption.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked and chipped baseboard and wall next to walk in. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Ice bucket stored on floor for use. Discontinue and assure proper storage in between use. PIC removed and placed in 3 compartment sink to be cleaned before use.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Empty boxes pilled up along the wall next to 3 compartment sink. Organize area and dispose of all boxes not being used.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dead cockroaches inside walk in unit remove and sanitize area...
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Oct 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Bucket placed on the floor on the lower level to catch dripping water from the ceiling. Remove and Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Empty boxes pilled up along the wall next to 3 compartment sink. Organize area and dispose of all boxes not being used.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Dead cock roaches in side walk in on the floor. Clean to remove and provide current pest report. Nats flying around front counter area. Assure all products are covered and address issue safely around items used and eaten for consumption.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Trash and debris pilled at exterior of entrance way. Clean to remove
590.005/5-502.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and smudges on exterior of all refrigeration units. Clean to remove. Heavy soils on exterior of portable ice bin. Clean to remove. Food debris on wall behind frozen ice machine. Clean to remove. Food spills and debris behind equipment on counter. Clean to remove. Dead cockroaches inside walk in unit remove and sanitize area.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Ice bucket stored on floor for use. Discontinue and assure proper storage in between use. PIC removed and placed in 3 compartment sink to be cleaned before use.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked and chipped baseboard and wall next to walk in. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
64
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Mop sink with no back flow preventer 2 way hose splitter not unablet to determine adequate back flow prevention. provide information or replace
590.005/5-203.14-P
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee restroom hand sink reach temperature of 74F and hand sink behind service area only reaching 80F. Repair to reach at least 100F.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not able to explain employee illness policy or reporting procedures. Will email documentation to review with staff on proper employee related illness and reporting procedures.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and spills build up on the exterior of both ice buckets. clean to remove Around inside and exterior of hand sink with heavy build up. clean Exterior of coffee grinder with soils and food debris. clean to remove Under cup holder cabinet debris and spills. clean to remove Inside and exterior of lid holder. clean to remove Heavy food debris under toaster oven . clean to remove Heavy food soils and debris behind bagel bin. clean to remove Food soils on floor under shelving in freezer and spills on walls. Clean to remove Exteriors of all equipment doors handles and fixtures. clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No papertowels in dispenser located on wall next to hand sink. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink wash bay. repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy debris under shelving units in storage room. Clean to remove Heavy debris rust shelving and soils in walk in. clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee observed with no hair restraints while working around ready to eat foods. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy trash around exterior of premises. PIC corrected on site and swept area. Discussed to take time to clean exterior of building also to control pest activity.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Steps to basement in disrepair. Replace
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning implements and supplies (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom sink toilet floors and walls with heavy soils. clean to remove
590.005/5-501.18-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 May 29, 2024. The public record contains 14 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 six times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 seven times per year on average.
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