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Dunkin Donuts

1580 Dorchester Av, Dorchester, MA 02122
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “outer openings protected” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Dunkin Donuts is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep damaged at rear back door. replace
590.006/6-202.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Food soils observed inside of refrigeration units. Clean to remove Observed heavy food soils on stored equipment on the metal shelving rack. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dead flys on the window ledge. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Food soils observed inside of refrigeration units. Clean to remove Observed heavy food soils on stored equipment on the metal shelving rack. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep damaged at rear back door. replace
590.006/6-202.15-C
82
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Strong odors in establishment coming from drains / Clean drains
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Jun 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet broken in 1 of the restrooms employees were instructed to use the other restroom that has a properly operating hand sink / Restroom is for employees only.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back service door - weather stripping ripped / Replace
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Egg in top reach in 50F Cream cheese 59F Items removed from unit and brought to walk in / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in sandwich unit operating at 57F appears to have been unplugged / Unit has been plugged back in will remain empty the temperature has been verified to be 41F or below. Food has been taken to walk in to cool down after just being restocked.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
78
Jul 3, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the front service area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Extra equipment and other supplies observed being stored in the back room. Remove all unecessary/damaged equipment not being used for the etsablishment.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the Hood and Ventilation tags had a past expiration date from July of 2022. Address and provide up to date tasg for the re-inspection. Hood system in place is currently not being used.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Jul 27, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings protected” 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 90 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 three times per year on average.

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