Dunkin Donuts @ Mbta Station
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts @ Mbta Station 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “hand drying provision” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Dunkin Donuts @ Mbta Station is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Uspension of permit / emergency closure without a prior hearing (p)
Inspector notes: Gross unsanitary conditions observed/found during CMR sanitary inspection. Multiple rat droppings observed on site posing imminent health risk.
590.014/SummaryS-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: During the inspection process no handwashing between tasks was observed by staff. CFPM to train staff on satisfactory hanwashing by food handlers. All staff were advise to stop and wash hands.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed multitasking wearing disposable gloves touching soiled equipment and leaving / changing trash and then returning to work station wearing the same disposable one time single use gloves. Staff was advised to remove gloves and wash hands. CFPM to train staff on glove use.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question or demonstrate any managerial controls. PIC to train staff on active mangerial controls
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Main handsink observed without handsoap . Provide and maintain.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Main handsink observed blocked by 2 trash can. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration unit observed soiled from visible food spills different pump bottles observed soiled from visible food spills express machine milk dispenser drink dispenser donuts display counter top coffe machine coffee dispenser sandwich station cutting board shelvings interior and exterior of ice holder and ice dispenser in between equipments observed soiled from visible food spills and soils accumulation. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a metal probe/food thermometer. Provide and maintain available
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Main handsink observed without paper towel. Provide and maintain
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Must designate a knowledgeable PIC and be present to oversee day to day operations to ensure the food establishment is operating in compliance with the food code at all hours of operation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Only one handsink available on site and located in a secluded area leaving drink station and donuts area without a handsink. Provide
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Live cockroach observed on the side of drawer refrigerator unit at the sandwich station. Multiple rat droppings observed in between the wall and dishwasher (dishwasher area) between the wall and donut display unit at the counter under drink cups. Clean to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report @: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under register observed leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Different powders stored on clear containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bottles of drinks and bottles of pump drinks observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed holes on the ceiling by the back door and on the ceiling tile above sandwich station. ceiling light fixture observed missing shield. Seal/Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee food observed stored above sales products. Discontinue and keep separated.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigerator unit observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under all equipment and throughout the establishment obseved soiled floor by the back door observed oderous from urine smell vent above sandwich station observed soiled from visible dust. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
18
May 28, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: During the inspection process no handwashing between tasks was observed by staff. CFPM to train staff on satisfactory hanwashing by food handlers. All staff were advise to stop and wash hands.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed multitasking wearing disposable gloves touching soiled equipment and leaving / changing trash and then returning to work station wearing the same disposable one time single use gloves. Staff was advised to remove gloves and wash hands. CFPM to train staff on glove use.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Uspension of permit / emergency closure without a prior hearing (p)
Inspector notes: Gross unsanitary conditions observed/found during CMR sanitary inspection. Multiple rat droppings observed on site posing imminent health risk.
590.014/SummaryS-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Live cockroach observed on the side of drawer refrigerator unit at the sandwich station. Multiple rat droppings observed in between the wall and dishwasher (dishwasher area) between the wall and donut display unit at the counter under drink cups. Clean to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report @: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Main handsink observed without paper towel. Provide and maintain
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Main handsink observed without handsoap . Provide and maintain.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Must designate a knowledgeable PIC and be present to oversee day to day operations to ensure the food establishment is operating in compliance with the food code at all hours of operation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Main handsink observed blocked by 2 trash can. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question or demonstrate any managerial controls. PIC to train staff on active mangerial controls
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Only one handsink available on site and located in a secluded area leaving drink station and donuts area without a handsink. Provide
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a metal probe/food thermometer. Provide and maintain available
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration unit observed soiled from visible food spills different pump bottles observed soiled from visible food spills express machine milk dispenser drink dispenser donuts display counter top coffe machine coffee dispenser sandwich station cutting board shelvings interior and exterior of ice holder and ice dispenser in between equipments observed soiled from visible food spills and soils accumulation. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigerator unit observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under register observed leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee food observed stored above sales products. Discontinue and keep separated.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bottles of drinks and bottles of pump drinks observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed holes on the ceiling by the back door and on the ceiling tile above sandwich station. ceiling light fixture observed missing shield. Seal/Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under all equipment and throughout the establishment obseved soiled floor by the back door observed oderous from urine smell vent above sandwich station observed soiled from visible dust. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Different powders stored on clear containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
18
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling vent above the turbo chef oven to remove dust & grease
590.006/6-201.17-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling panel above the prep counter is loose.Resecure
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the prep counters to remove soils & crumbs
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
May 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roach observed in front of the dish machine location. Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize the floors
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling grate above the turbo chef oven to remove built up soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove /replace the soiled glue trap next to the dish machine. Monitor & address any issues with pest control.
590.006/6-501.112-C
95
Dec 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Vent on production line observed with heavy dust build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Uncovered cheese observed in refrigerator. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-C
90
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door to the Hot Chocolate machine is broken. Replace. Unit was functioninig properly at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Feb 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket torn and soiled on milk refigerator. Replace
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Oct 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in hand sink. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Provide protective light sheilds for lights in production area.
590.006/6-202.11-C
86
May 4, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts @ Mbta Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts @ Mbta Station on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts @ Mbta Station?
Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts @ Mbta Station.
How does Dunkin Donuts @ Mbta Station compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Dunkin Donuts @ Mbta Station most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Dunkin Donuts @ Mbta Station's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts @ Mbta Station have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dunkin Donuts @ Mbta Station 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 @ Mbta Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts @ Mbta Station is inspected around three times per year on average.
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