Dunkin Donuts'

20 North St, Boston, MA 02108

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Dunkin Donuts' has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces-cleanability”, which has been cited three times.

Dunkin Donuts''s latest score of 64 falls below the Boston average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Observed staff coming from the back of the house into the kitchen area straight to working with food. PIC to monitor handwashing Staff was advised to stop any task and wash hands before proceeding to work with foods.

590.002/2-301.14-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Violations noted on the inspection report.CFPM to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Warewashing area handsink observed without paper towel. Provide means to hand drying (no warewashing taken place during the time of inspection) . (cos)

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Bottle of open sparkling water observed stored inside ice bucket of ice for drink preparation. Discontinue (cos)

590.003/3-307.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice dispenser scoop observed stored inside ice used for drinking purposes. Discontinue (cos)

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: Replace all compromised cutting boards where needed that have deep lacerations

590.004/4-201.11-C

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Remove the remaining compromised spatulas with visible burn marks

590.004/4-101.17-C

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Cutting boards on the sandwich units are heavily soiled and in need of replacement if " ALL " visible soils cannot be removed - address immediately

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean all table tops throughout thw dining area - clean the exterior of all cooking equipment - refrigeration / freezer units [ inside and outside ] from visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No allergen awareness certificate on site- address

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the facility from visible food spills

590.006/6-102.11-C

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Cutting boards on the sandwich units are heavily soiled and in need of replacement if " ALL " visible soils cannot be removed - address immediately

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the facility from visible food spills

590.006/6-102.11-C

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Remove the remaining compromised spatulas with visible burn marks

590.004/4-101.17-C

Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: Replace all compromised cutting boards where needed that have deep lacerations

590.004/4-201.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No allergen awareness certificate on site- address

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Cutting boards on the sandwich units are heavily soiled and in need of replacement if " ALL " visible soils cannot be removed - address immediately

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

590.004/4-602.13-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No allergen awareness certificate on site- address

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the facility from visible food spills

590.006/6-102.11-C

Apr 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 30, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior white plastic panel in ice machine with mold like build up clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Apr 25, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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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 Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts'?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces-cleanability” 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 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Dunkin Donuts''s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts' have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts' means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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