Dunkin Donuts (City Place)

8 Park Pz, Boston, MA 02116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts (City Place) eight times, with records going back to 2022. Dunkin Donuts (City Place) was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

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

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Dunkin Donuts (City Place) on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Observed a food handler eating food in the back of house with gloved hands then proceed to handle the nonfood contact surface of a bagel cutter without washing their hands prior. Retrain staff to wash hands and change gloves after eating food.

590.002/2-301.14-P

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: The floors underneath the ice machine and in the walk in refrigerator are encrusted in debris and soils; clean and sanitize of soils and debris.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: At the doors exiting to the interior of the mall there are gaps at the closed doors that allow for pest entry; repair or replace the doors or install weather stripping or door sweeps to prevent pest entry.

590.006/6-202.15-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed two containers filled with soiled 72F water containing in-use mixing spoons. In use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water. The person in charge removed the containers and utensils and cleaned and sanitized them before placing them back out into the service area.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Mop sink faucet with slow leak. Repair as needed.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Seal around dump sink at service line leaks. Reseal as needed. Keep bottom shelf clean and dry.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Sep 18, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Mops and brooms stored on the floor in the warewashing area- Store in the mop closet

590.006/6-501.113-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Areas of floors including under/behind equipment and along walls with food soils and buildup Shelving with food spills and debris Clean all areas with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 24, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer from an automated dispenser atthe 3 bay sink is at 500+ppm. Instructed the PIC to add additional water to ensure the sanitizer is at 200-400ppm until repairs are made

590.007/7-204.11-P

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Areas throughout the establishmnet with ecrusted soils and debris. Areas include but not limited to Floors throughout including under and behind equipment All shelving along front service counter Counters and exteriors of all equipment in service line Walls above menu signs Interios and exteriors of refrigeration including handles All areas shall be cleaned with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 8, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Multuple areas of establishmnet with built up soils and debris. Areas include but limited to 1. Floor of walkin with spilss 2.Counters around equipment with soils and debris 3 Shelving below counters with debris and soils 4. Floors under and behind equipment with debris and soils Clean all areas with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Observed employees eating her lunch on top of the sugar bulk food container in back storage area- Review with all employees and eat in designated areas

590.002/2-401.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts (City Place) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts (City Place) on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts (City Place)?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts (City Place).

How does Dunkin Donuts (City Place) compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Dunkin Donuts (City Place) most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Dunkin Donuts (City Place)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts (City Place) have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts (City Place) 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 (City Place) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts (City Place) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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