Dunkin Donuts

75 L St, South Boston, MA 02127

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in South Boston average 87, so Dunkin Donuts is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing Vomit and Diarrhea kit w clean up procedures. Replace at the time of inspection only the case was displayed without any products.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed in the deep freezer. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Handsink observed with food soils. Retrain staff on proper disposal of food debris. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

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

Inspector notes: Heavy soils observed on the exterior of the ice bins. clean to remove Heavy food soils observed in the interior of ice machine. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 10, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 15, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy food soils on all handsinks. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.18-C

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

Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debris on the exterior of sugar storage bins. Clean to remove. Heavy grease build up on exterior of refrigeration equipment. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Oct 19, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Several small flies apparent in back area. Provide updated pest report upon reinspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Water on floor in back area. Clean to remove. Repair if any leaks other than ice melting.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Resurface grease trap where rusty replace if necessary.

590.005/5-402.12-C

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine of visible pink soils.

590.004/4-602.11-C

Apr 21, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: . Repair. Faucet is too long and extends beyond edge of sink making it impossible for the faucet to fill the middle bay. Replace with a shorter faucet. Parts on order. Repair extension.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Apr 7, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Drain on three compartment sink leaks. Repair. Faucet is too long and extends beyond edge of sink making it impossible for the faucet to fill the middle bay. Replace with a shorter faucet.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

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

590.002/2-402.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Vent hood duct above toaster with visible buildup of dust inside vent duct. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Aug 8, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Egg patties not date marked. COS.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: cutting board is heavily scored. Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean dust from ceiling above service line.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: No thermometer inside drawer unit. Provide.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Apr 19, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager certificate posted is expired. Provide current.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine of visible soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside vent hood above turbo oven of visible brown colored soils.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors of visible soils in crevices under around and behind equipment.

590.004/4-602.13-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 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” 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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around one violation 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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