Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Dunkin Donuts stretching back to 2022. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 70 falls below the Brighton average of 88. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: At the sandwich station cooler avocado spread 58F cooked egg 60F sausage patty 60F cream cheese 60F tested all drawers and all TCS foods are at elevated temperatures. The person in charge states the food items had been moved to the sandwich cooler within the last 2 hours and was able to remove all the foods to cold holding units in the basement that are working properly. A service call was placed while the inspection was ongoing; hold TCS foods at 41F and below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: The establishment's food thermometer would not function due to not having any batteries; provide a working food thermometer at all times in the establishment. The area manager brought batteries from another store.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: In the closet next to the front entrance there is a hole in the wall at the door handle level; repair or replace the wall.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The gasket for the reach in unit below hot chocolate machine is torn; repair or replace the gasket.
590.004/4-501.11-C
70
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous pieces out of use dispensers equipment in basement and outside rear of establishment. REMOVE.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Basement floor with visible dust and soils clutter under stairs and shelving as sited on recent pest report from ecolab. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water at hand sink turned off due to slow drip. Repair faucet as needed to ensure hot water is available for hand washing.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired Green Monster smootie in retail refrierator. Discarded by PIC. Monitor dates to ensure product rotation.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
82
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products in refrigeration unit at the sandwich station at 48F-50F Products include cooked eggs and sausage in the unit for less than an hour per the PIC Products removed at the time of the inspection and placed in refrigeration at 38F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit at the sandwich prep with an internal temperature of 47F- All foods removed Maintain unit at 41F or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeated violations noted for cold holding and refrigeration unit above acceptable temperatures Prperly monitor product and refrigeration temperatures and repair as needed
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged wall and tiles in service area- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below wash bay leaking into a bucket- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
64
Sep 8, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products placed in lift top refrigeration unit less than 2 hours prior to inspection at 47F. Products removed and placed in alternate refrigeration at 36F Refrgeration unit products were in was at 49F 09/02/22 Products overfilled in containers in refrigeration unit at front service line at 46F-50F for less than 2 hours Products removed at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer from an automated system at the 3 bay sink at 500ppm Service call made at the timeof the inspection and water will be added to ensure the quats is maintained at 150-400ppm per the manufacturers instructions 09/02/22 Quats sanitizer tested at 500ppm from automated dispenser at 3 bay
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report PIC shall properly monitor holding temperatures and sanitizer
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Lift top refrigeration unit in the service area at 49F. Unit was overfilled wih products and top was open at the time of the inspection. Products were removedand a service call was made for repairs 09/02/22 Refrigeration unit is at 46F at the time of the inspection. Per the Owner he cleaned out the compressor and no service call was done. Foods removed and placed in refrigeration at 38F
590.004/4-301.11-PF
61
Aug 25, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products placed in lift top refrigeration unit less than 2 hours prior to inspection at 47F. Products removed and placed in alternate refrigeration at 36F Refrgeration unit products were in was at 49F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer from an automated system at the 3 bay sink at 500ppm Service call made at the timeof the inspection and water will be added to ensure the quats is maintained at 150-400ppm per the manufacturers instructions
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report PIC shall properly monitor holding temperatures and sanitizer
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Lift top refrigeration unit in the service area at 49F. Unit was overfilled wih products and top was open at the time of the inspection. Products were removedand a service call was made for repairs
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration and freezer units in lower level position below waste pipes- Units shall be moved to different location
590.003/3-305.12-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 24, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 four times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower 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 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 two times per year on average.
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