Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2022, Dunkin Donuts has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.
“Effectiveness-hair restraints” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in South Boston average 87, so Dunkin Donuts is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted egg bites stored on the cookline recorded 48F. Discraded by the PIC Monitor the temperature of the product
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted ice machine internal ice dispensing chute heavily soiled with rust. Clean with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Noted staff not wearing hair restrain while prepping food. Monitor and retrain staff
590.002/2-402.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Noted ice scoop used to dispense ice for the drinks handle in contact with the ice. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Noted trash dumpster in the back area lid open. Close the lid when not in use
590.005/5-501.113-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted front enterance door on the right side had a wide opening on the bottom and the side. Repair
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted debris on the floor under the equipment and under the dry storage shelves.Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
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Jan 31, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired milk stored in the refrigerator Jan 24 2025. Monitor the dates and remove any expired product.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand drying provision in the hand sink on the service line. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no hair restrain worn by staff. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in the back storage area soiled. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin refrigerator floors and walls soiled.Clean Refrigerator in the front with milk stored is soiled. Clean Sandwich prep refrigerator heavily soiled with ice. Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple staff observed without proper hair restraint.Provide and maintain.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the establishment observed heavily soiled from visible food spills and crumbs. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Mar 6, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed syrup spills and food debris on front counters and sandwich station. Clean to remove all spills / debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at front / rear hand sinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all handsinks at all time for effective handwashing. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink blocked with coffee equipment. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain hand sinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed coffee spills under ice machine. Clean and maintain dry
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Sep 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled knife on table with food particles - Remove and clean anf air drive.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Cleaning hands at hand sink was not done due to no soap and paper towels at hand sink - Train staff to wash hands at designated handsinks and supply with soap and paper towels - PIC cos and washed hands
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sausage pattie was cooked in turbo oven came out 94F- PIC discarded and cooked to 171F COS Train staff to cook foods to proper temperatures before dispensing
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: In walk in cooler there were foods marked for discard 2/16/23 - Train staff to discard and mark proper date
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Large bin with sugar and no label- Labels all bins with common name
590.003/3-601.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Turbo oven and ice machine in back soiled - Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-101.19-C
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Oct 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled Turbo oven Soiled Drink Nozzles- Clean to remove soils or replace nozzles.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine have a large leak underneath- rust and water surrounding machine- Repair and Clean water from around the machine
590.004/4-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Both Certifeied food protection manager's certificates were expired also allergen. Post a current CFPM and allergen - PIC corrected onsite Staff printed hers and posted
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice Machine is soiled - Clean to remove soils Fan on front counter is filled with dusts- Clean to remove dust
590.004/4-202.16-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 Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “effectiveness-hair restraints” has been cited three 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 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around four 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 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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