Dunkin Donuts

1236 Dorchester Av, Dorchester, MA 02125
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the window changed. PIC stated that one is on order already.
590.006/6-102.11-C
95
May 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dead roach on floor below ice bin counter area service and provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening at baseboard below counter ice bin storage area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Regrout floor near coffee line.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Aug 31, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a new quats sanitizer test kit. The at location must have been dropped into the water and is not working.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom door is falling off it hinges and door will not close properly. Please have door repaired or replaced so it works properly.
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Oct 5, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Please adjudt or repair restroom door so it properly closes.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Jun 15, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair of replace restroom door. It is falling off at the hinges.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester 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.