Dunkin Donuts

1912 Beacon St, Brighton, MA 02135

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Brighton restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: At the sandwich station refigerator sliced cheeses in the top at 50F creamer cup in the drawers at 50F cream cheese inside pastry 51F and the internal thermometer inside the unit read 50F. The internal temperatures were checked with the location's food thermometer and the inspector's calibrated food thermometer. The employee indicated they had recently placed the foods in the sandwich cooler from a reach in unit next to the station in which the TCS foods were at or below 41F. Employees removed the eleveated TCS foods and put them in the walk in refrigerator to cool to 41F. Hold TCS foods at or below 41F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

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

Inspector notes: Through a worker who was translating the person in charge was not able to correctly answer the proper cold holding temperature hot holding temperature the minimum temperature to reheat foods to and could not name any of the reportable illnesses. The designated person in charge must be knowlegable about food safety and illnesses as they relate to food workers.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: The three posted certified food protection managers per the employees work at other locations full time and the new manager has not posted their certified food protection manager certificate. Post certified food protection manager certificate of current full time manager.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Daylight is observable through gaps or cracks in the front doors and the rear door; repair doors or add door sweeps so daylight is no longer visible when doors are closed to prevent pest entry.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: In the office the two door freezer's light does not turn on; repair or replace the lightbulb.

590.006/6-303.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: There are stirring spoons stored in cups with murky water at ambient temperature 76F. In use utensils must have their food contact surfaces stored in water at 135F or above in cool running water or stored on a clean sanitized surface.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The door handle of the reach in unit below the coffee carafes is broken; repair or replace.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Apr 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cream and Milk stored in single door Hoshizaki refrigeration unit at 47F-48F All products placed in unit less than 2 hours prior to the inspection Removed and placed in another refrigeration unit at 38F

590.003/3-501.16-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No quats test kit available at the time of the inspection- Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC shall properly monitor cold holding temperatures and sanitizing procedures

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit used to hold milk and cream at 51F All products were removed at the time of the inspection- Make repairs

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Jan 22, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Area above ovens with dust buildup- Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 18, 2023

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 Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.

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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