Dunkin Donuts

1 Harbor St, South Boston, MA 02127

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Dunkin Donuts stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “effectiveness-hair restraints” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average South Boston restaurant scores 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Observed broken tiles on the floor. Repair Observed a removed counter over the water main pipe. Replace.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed a hole in the floor due to water main break. Fill in properly and provide pics of repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed countertops / coffee equipment and dispensers including behind / reach in units (interior and exterior) / sandwich station and oven heavily soiled with spillage and food debris along service area and back area. Thoroughly clean inside behind and outside of all stated equipment along front service area and back areas.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food handler not wearing hair protection to prevent from contamination. Provide hair restraints for employees

590.002/2-402.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills on floors at front service area / employee breakroom and dry storage room. Thoroughly clean all floors to ensure no spills / food debris is harboring

590.006/6-201.11-C

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils inside the front donut display case. Clean to remove Heavy food soils observed inside the stand up fridge. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust build up on the fan cover in the ceiling. Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Feb 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on the exterior of all refrigeration and freezer equipment. Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink missing papertowels. Provide at all times

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy soils and food debris inside all refrigeration and freezer equipment. Clean to remove Food soils observed inside the ice machine. Clean to remove. Bulk storage containers stored with heavy soils and debris. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 5, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: Workers on site state no person in charged. Provide designated person in charge.

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Nov 22, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Restriction and storage-medicines (p)

Inspector notes: Caramex stored on cookline counter. COS

590.007/7-207.11-P

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters proper concentration and temperatures.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Mop sink with no door. Provide barrier in front of mop sink.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan leaning on handsink. Store properly.

590.006/6-501.113-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Out of use TV screen in back area. Remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors under equipment at front service line of visible crumbs.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jul 15, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food workers observed without hair restraints. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove chairs furniture and boxes in hallway leading to rear egress.

590.006/6-501.114-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 Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “effectiveness-hair restraints” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around two 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 two times per year on average.

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