Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Dunkin Donuts stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Cleaning of plumbing fixtures” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Boston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy coffee spills on service counters and inside coffee brew units. Clean with frequency to prevent build up of spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cardboard boxes stored in restroom. Remove all unnecessary items and maintain organized
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap at entrance door. Provide vertical door sweep to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap at entrance door. Provide vertical door sweep to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris underneath storage racks in back area and water on floor at front counter and handsink. Remove and continue to monitor debris / stagnant water
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed exterior / interior of milk and coffee upright units with soils / spills. Clean with frequency to remove spills / soils to prevent build up
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bread / wax papers stored on top of food items at sandwich station. Remove and maintain food protected
590.003/3-305.11-C
82
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks with food soils and spills. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy debris observed on the floor next to the stand up freezer. Clean to remove. Heavy debris observed on the floor under the desk. Clean to remove Food soils and spills observed on the exterior of the ice machines and refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed the handsink being utilized as a dumpsink. Coffee and ice stagnant in the basin. DC and clean to remove
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units with heavy soils on the interior and exterior of equipment. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grime build up observed on the handsink fixtures. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
82
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink with ice bucket stored inside. Remove and dc storing equipment inside of handsink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food and milk soils inside of refrigeration units. Clean to remove Exterior of ice machine and refrigeration units with heavy soils and smudges. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a severly chipped and rusted faucet at the handsink. Remove and Replace Observed a loose sealant on refrigeration unit. Repair. Observed loose attachements on the bottom of the refrigeration units. Repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove boxes leaning against three compartment sink.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Clean dust around HVAC vent in ceiling in back area.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors under equipment of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Feb 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean employee restroom.
590.006/6-501.18-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Rear handsink running at low pressure on hot water. Repair to ensure proper velocity
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Jul 1, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Bottles of cleansers stored on top of ice machine. Corrected on site.
590.007/7-201.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine of visible soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Several milk crates in back area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean employee restroom of visible soils. Remove empty boxes and trash.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food workers without hair restraints. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent over turbo ovens with buildup of dust and soils. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning of plumbing fixtures” has been cited four 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 three times per year on average.
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