Dunkin' Donuts
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Dunkin' Donuts, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Dunkin' Donuts' latest score is in line with the Jamaica Plain average of 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked sausage patties and sliced deli cheese inside of the open air deli cooler with elevated temperatures between 56-60F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Elevated temperatures could possibly be due to the foods sitting above the pinch lines inside of the unit. All other foods isnide of the unit were at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice/frost build-up observed on the back of the compressor to the walk-in freezer. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
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: Sausage and egg in flip top betweem 45F to 47F. PIC will need to keep the lid closed to help hold the temperature below 41F. Unit below is at 40F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time two staff members working. I was told managers just left. Someone need to be put in charge of the location at all times. This person will need to be able to set up and test the sanitizer. Hand sinks stocked and had hot water. Hood stickers good until Sept 2025. Food safety Allergen and 2025 Health permit posted.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to post an allergen certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to use the phone while warewashing. I witnessed texting and a phone call. Please review this with staff and when to wash hands.
590.003/3-307.11-C
70
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Three bay sink used quats and only could find a bleach test kit. Please provide test kit for sanitizer being used.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Large suger bulk food container will need to be replaced. Cracked.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the hood cleaned and provide a new hood sticker. expired in May 2024
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Large sugar bulk food container had other containers pens and other debris that could fall into container. Please properly store and replace with a table if need be.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the exterior of the cooking equipment. Also in the walk in freezer remove ice build up so door can properly close.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide equipment thermometers for refrigeration equipment that do not have them.
590.004/4-204.112-C
67
Feb 1, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired May 2023. Please have the hood cleaned and sticker replaced
590.004/4-202.18-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Small refrigerator at front counter door is not closing properly. PIC did have a new gasket. Please repair ASAP
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed clean under shelves in back room and in walk in. Both visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: In hot holding unit found a container that was broken. PIC removed. All equipment will need to be in good working order.
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
May 22, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Complaint of a sewage smell coming from floor drain in bathroom. Pureflow stated the smell is due to a dray P-trap and instructed Manager Edourd to pour a bucket of water down the floor drain - Clean drain with frequency to prevent dry P-trap and sewage smell.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: On 3/27/23 plumbing backed up out of drain onto floor in the back room which has warewashing ovens ice machine handsinks storage. PureFlo was called in for service. I spoke to Brett from PureFlo who stated the drain was snaked to unclog drain of toilet paper. Please provide plumbing report from PureFlo.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC responsible for notifying the Health Dept of plumbing/sewage issues in establishment. Establishment was operating with sewage water backing up into the ware washing/food prep/storage area. Per PIC no food prep was being done in the area at that time (3/27/23 at 4p.m) In the future please contact ISDhealth@boston.gov (617-635-5326) with any incidient that could pose an imminent health hazard. Please provide protocol for cleaning and saitizing for sewage back up emergency.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
78
Nov 2, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: The sandwich unit is not working properly and the items are elevated; cream cheese 70F sausage 65F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (the manager discarded everything in the fridge and had already called in service so he just shut down sandwiches until the unit is repaired)
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin' Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin' Donuts on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 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 three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin' Donuts.
How does Dunkin' Donuts compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Dunkin' Donuts most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Dunkin' Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin' Donuts have averaged around three violations 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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