Dunkin' Donuts
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Dunkin' Donuts, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Dunkin' Donuts' latest score of 100 sits above the Dorchester average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2025
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: Noted prepackaged Cream cheese at 50F stored about half hour ago.Discontinue/Retrain staff not to store above the rim of the container to maintain temperature. COS by the PIC and moved to a walkin refrigerator to chill it below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted brown spots inside of the Ice Machine.Clean with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted behind the hand sink clean containers stored.Remove to prevent contamination
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Noted soiled cloth stored on the counter top. Discontinue and store soiled cloth in the sanitizer.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Equipment clothes washers dryers and storage cabinets contamination prevention location (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food stored in the stairwell.Discontinue
590.004/4-401.11-C1
64
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted floors in the basement heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Noted in the basement items stored which are not in use. Remove and provide clutter free space
590.006/6-501.114-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food stored under the stairwell. Remove
590.004/4-903.12-C
86
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine filters has accumulated dust. Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under the equipment on the cookline heavily soiled. Clean with frequency.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Food stored in the hallway under the stairwell area. Remove
590.004/4-903.12-C
86
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food above 41F stored in walkin. Egg bites 49.9F discarded by PIC. Sausage patty 50F egg patties 44F - 48F. PIC Adline removing foods stored less than 4 hours and will relocate to another store. Unit registers 50F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior top of ice machine soiled. Nozzle in chocolate machine with soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple mouse droppings on floor. Chew marks on pet food bag. Remove snap traps and provide proper monitors from approve exterminator. Submit pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walkin unit at 50F. Discontinue using to store until at or below 41F. Rplace freezers with NSF commercial grade in basement. In sufficient refrigeration for Dunkin. Sharing walkin with convenience store.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on underside of hood sides of refrigeration soiled. Floor under and around equipment soiled in service area and basement. Clean to remove. Interior of freezers in basement with frost build up. Defrost and clean.
590.004/4-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink faucet corroded. Replace.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving over three bay sink not slotted and corroded. Replace to properly air dry.
590.004/4-901.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: 1. Food stored in the hallway under stairwell. Remove. 2. Foods stored in basement under tarp and pipes. Ice cream in chests stored in restroom. Store all foods properly.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Filth and dust on cans in pasta sauce shelving.Clean and store protected.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: No storage for soiled equipment. Provide.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic tarps on ceiling in basement where food is stored. Remove and provide a properly constructed smooth durable cleanable surface.
590.006/6-201.11-C
45
May 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: 5/7/23 there was a fire in the establishment and order to voluntarily close - The dunkin donuts is within the store and operatre on a separate permit. We asked that the entire store all remain closed until all smoke and odors are removed by a licensed professional cleaning company. They were instructed to remain closed until this is completed and to call the Mayors line 617-635-4500 ask for the commissioner Dan during off hours to re-open.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
Feb 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer on the floor and inside the 3 bay sink was too high- Train staff to adjust for proper concentration. After educating staff COS and 200PPM-ok
590.007/7-204.11-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink and warewash sink was blocked by filled mop bucket and also soiled mop - Remove and properly store. Staff washed hands but it was not easily accesible.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Food Contact equipment spatulas and knife stored in clean knife rack - Remove and properly clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
70
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations.
View 7 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Staff left the area to show me the basement and other areas we came back up and did not wash hands still donning gloves. Train staff to wash hands properly Staff corrected on site after being prompted to wash hands.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: There was no temperature mesuring devices on site. I used my own device. Provide a accurate thin probe thermometer to tempt foods that is cold and hot holding
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer strips for sanitizer solution I tested from the stores test strips - Provide sanitizer strips to test the concentration
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine was totally filled with soils the counter has food spills not wiped up/ reused paper for food contact was soiled - Clean to remove soils replace parchment paper after each use.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: A Large plastic pitcher inside the handsink along with food particles- Hand sinks should be accible for staff to wash hands
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of Immature flies and mature flies rodent droppings - Provide a detailed report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection there was no CFPM nor PIC at the store- Jennifer states she is new and today was her 1st day.- PIC needs to be present at all hours of operations to adhere to managerial control.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
47
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Almond milk was on the counter for undetermined amount of time at 72F PIC tried placing in cooler before taking a temp he said I just opened- Discontinue storing any opened milk or almond milk at room temperature when open refrigerate 41F or below. Discarded by PIC. 4/11/22- opened almond milk on counter at 76.8F was voluntarily discarded by PIC - All opened Almond milk needs to be refrigerated at 41F or below.
590.003/3-701.11-P
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use spatulas had cream cheese on them and not stored inside clean hot water of 135F or above- Discontinue leaving in use utensils in ambient air to prevent bacterial growth. 4/11/22 On counter there was a serrated knife with residue of cream cheese and bread crumbs not stored in clean water of 135F or above - PIC removed knife and was advised to wash rinse and sanitize
590.003/3-304.12-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 Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin' Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces 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 Dorchester?
Dunkin' Donuts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Dunkin' Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin' Donuts have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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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