Dunkin' Donuts

235 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Dunkin' Donuts stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Dunkin' Donuts is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Damaged and missing tiles in trash area floor. Repair as necessary.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Hash browns in hot holding unit ranging from 90F - 120F. Discarded. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Damaged refrigerator gasket in back area refrigeration unit. Replace. Soils under equiptment by drain area. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Damaged and missing tiles in trash area floor. Repair as necessary.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 8, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Dust build up on ceiling and surrounding walls above production line near toaster. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floor by three bay sink is missing multiple tiles and is uneven. Floor mats placed over effected area. Repair as necessary.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Excess cardboard boxes on ground in back of house. Clean to remove.

590.005/5-502.11-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Observed employee items stored in close proxmity to food. Person in charge removed.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Oct 4, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Fly activity observed in this establishment. Flies are flying around in the store and are visable on multiple walls of this establishment. Provide extermination service right away. Provide a reciept of service. Provide an Intergrated Pest Management report that is specific to treaments applied to this specific establishment. Remove flies. Provide a game plan for dealing with this fly issue. PIC reports Eco Lab is the exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean out all floor drains in the service area and back storage area. Keep drains clean.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Cover all exposed and open food items on the service line. Keep items covered at all times. Donuts on the service line were discarded due to cross contamination issues with flies flying around and landing on the donuts.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor areas throughout the service line and the back storage areas. Remove buildup of soils and debris on the floor areas. Focus efforts on areas under and behind equipment tables and storage shelves.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Sep 15, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all brooms at least 6 inches off the floor area.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: At the service area clean floor area. Focus on the areas under and behind all tables and equipment on the service line.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of the unused ice cambro stored on the service line. Remove coffee spills.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 29, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-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 Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin' Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” 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 95 out of 100, which is higher 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 one violation 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 two times per year on average.

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