Dunkin' Donuts
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Dunkin' Donuts stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
The city-wide average for Roxbury sits at 83, putting Dunkin' Donuts on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
21
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and lower sections of the walkls upon entering the lobby from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copy of the managers current food safety certifiucate on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
90
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No manager assigned to oversee restaurant during time of inspection - address immediately
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Close covers tightly on resceptacles after each use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all counter tops underneath all moveable machines and dasilty dispensers from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copy of the managers current food safety certifiucate on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when handling foods - only cashiers " DO NOT "
590.002/2-402.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and lower sections of the walkls upon entering the lobby from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean underneath the walls of the front counter area from all visible food spills
590.006/6-201.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the facility including the front area from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Store all spoons and other utensuils facing outward as discussed
590.003/3-304.12-C
61
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No manager assigned to oversee restaurant during time of inspection - address immediately
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all counter tops underneath all moveable machines and dasilty dispensers from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean underneath the walls of the front counter area from all visible food spills
590.006/6-201.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the facility including the front area from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Close covers tightly on resceptacles after each use
590.005/5-501.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Store all spoons and other utensuils facing outward as discussed
590.003/3-304.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when handling foods - only cashiers " DO NOT "
590.002/2-402.11-C
67
Nov 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several loose tiles in the mop/utility sink.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: While on site informed no person in charge at this time from employees. DM on site indicated temporary role at this time. Instructed DM to maintain PIC at all times while operating
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on small oven @ sandwich station and inside upright freezers. Clean to remove all spills / debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling leaking in 2 places in back prep area. DM stated work order submitted to roofing company for immediate repairs after rain stops. Instructed DM to maintain floors dry as possible to eliminate stagnant water.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored on counters. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
74
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills on countertops at front counters and syrup bottles. Clean with frequency with to ensure all spills are removed from counters.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mop sink clogged. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide plumbers report
590.005/5-205.15-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen egg patties stored on dunning rack thawing. Discussed with PIC to properly thaw food products using required methods. COS
590.003/3-501.13-C
82
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no running hot water at warewashing bay or hand sink in prep kitchen. Contact licensed plumber for repairs to ensure constant hot running water throughout establishment and provide report.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all refrigerated units doors are installed with gaskets in order for tight fitting closure.
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Feb 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no running hot water at warewashing bay or hand sink in prep kitchen. Contact licensed plumber for repairs to ensure constant hot running water throughout establishment and provide report.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Observed previous employee Certified Food Protection Manager posted. Discussed with new PIC to provide once received; Course completed last week
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all refrigerated units doors are installed with gaskets in order for tight fitting closure.
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Observed previous employee Certified Food Protection Manager posted. Discussed with new PIC to provide once received; Course completed last week
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all refrigerated units doors are installed with gaskets in order for tight fitting closure.
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in prep area. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live dog in establishment. Discussed with PIC that live animals are not allowed except for service animals. Signage provided in emails
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills and debris on front countertops near cooking oven / syrup station / upright freezers / double stacked refrigerated drawers / exterior of ice bucket. Thoroughly clean all stated and maintain clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at hand sink in prep area. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all hand sinks at all times for effective handwashing.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy coffee grinds poured into rear handsink. Discussed with PIC to ensure handsink is clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / debris on floors. Clean with frequency to elimate trash / food debris
590.006/6-201.11-C
58
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed milk spills in upright 2 door refrigerated unit in prep area. Thoroughly clean with frequency all spills / debris and ensure unit remains free of spillage.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints. All employees must have hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and maintain trash and debris off floors.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath sanitizer bay @ 3 compartment sink. Contact licensed plumber for repairs. Provide a plumbers report with details as this is a repeated violation.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed single reach in freezer not operating due to damaged gasket. PIC confirmed gaskets purchased. Pending delivery
590.004/4-501.11-C
74
Jun 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed creamers stored on prep table @ 60F. Discussd with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below as indicated on packaging. PIC stored in refrigerated unit. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at handsink in prep area. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain handsinks fully supplied with hand soap to ensure effective handwashing. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sinks. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain paper towels in dispensers at all handsinks. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed milk spills in upright 2 door refrigerated unit in prep area. Thoroughly clean with frequency all spills / debris and ensure unit remains free of spillage.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and maintain trash and debris off floors.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Frozen food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hash browns stored on prep table thawing. Discussed with PIC to maintain frozen foods solid as instructed on packaging. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints. All employees must have hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dumpsters open and trash overflowing. Maintain dumpsters closed and organized to prevent pest activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath sanitizer bay @ 3 compartment sink. Contact licensed plumber for repairs. Provide a plumbers report with details as this is a repeated violation.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed single reach in freezer not closing properly. Repair gaskets or replace unit to proper close to prevent food from thawing.
590.004/4-501.11-C
47
Jun 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed creamers stored on prep table @ 60F. Discussd with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below as indicated on packaging. PIC stored in refrigerated unit. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sinks. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain paper towels in dispensers at all handsinks. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at handsink in prep area. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain handsinks fully supplied with hand soap to ensure effective handwashing. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed coffee spills / food debris inside 2 door refrigerated unit and single door freezer as well as on front counters. Clean with frequency to ensure contact surfaces are clean and free of spills.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed single reach in freezer not closing properly. Repair gaskets or replace unit to proper close to prevent food from thawing.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dumpsters open and trash overflowing. Maintain dumpsters closed and organized to prevent pest activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints. All employees must have hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and maintain trash and debris off floors.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Frozen food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hash browns stored on prep table thawing. Discussed with PIC to maintain frozen foods solid as instructed on packaging. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.11-C
50
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed detailed pest report of activity from September 2022. Discussed with PIC to provide most current detailed pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath Sanitizing bay @ 3 compartment sink. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed detailed pest report of activity from September 2022. Discussed with PIC to provide most current detailed pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath Sanitizing bay @ 3 compartment sink. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed detailed pest report of activity from September 2022. Discussed with PIC to provide most current detailed pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills on counter tops / oven / and all refrigerated units. Clean with frequency to remove all spills / soils from all stated equipment at front / back areas.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at hand sink in prep area. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all hand sinks at all times. PIC corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand towels at the front counter hand sink. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand towels at the handsinks at all time for proper handwashing. PIC corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no hairnets being worn by employees. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure hairnets or an alternate being worn by employees to prevent contamination of foods.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed milk and food spills on the floors. Discussed with PIC to clean with frequency during slow periods of operation to prevent stagnant spills.
590.006/6-501.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Certified Food Protection Manager certificate posted for employee that is no longer working on at establishment. Provide current certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath Sanitizing bay @ 3 compartment sink. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
55
Nov 2, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath rinse bay of the 3 bay compartment sink. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and submit confirmation upon completion
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Oct 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no handsoap at handsink in prep area
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed upright refrigerated unit not closing properly. Repair to ensure doors are tight fitting Observed ice tray damaged in ice machine. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath rinse bay of the 3 bay compartment sink. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and submit confirmation upon completion
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Jun 17, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the white plastic part in the ice machine of mold build up.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the tops of the in place cooking and storage equipment at the front couunter.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin' Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin' Donuts on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 21 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 eight times, more than any other issue at Dunkin' Donuts.
How does Dunkin' Donuts compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Dunkin' Donuts most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Dunkin' Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dunkin' Donuts have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three 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 six times per year on average.
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