Twin Donuts
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Twin Donuts nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
The city-wide average for Allston sits at 80, putting Twin Donuts on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of floor under the cookline with soils and grease- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fully cooked eggs in a lift top refrigeration unit at the service counter at 66F Per the PIC they were placed in the refrigerator less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. Products shall be at 41F or below prior to placing out for service. Removed and placed in a freezer unit to rapidly cool to below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors exteriors of refrigeration and walls on the stairs leading to the basement with soils- Clean all areas properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fully cooked eggs placed out in the front service area are at 67F Reviewed cooling the product with the PIC and the eggs were removed and placed in a freezer to cool Perthe PICthe product was placed in the refrigerator less than an hour prior to the inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment is hooking up a hose to the pipe below the 3 bay to rinse off equipment Provide proper spray arm or back flow prevention Have proper repairs made by a licensed plumber
590.005/5-203.14-P
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Overhead light in lower level is not properly working- Repair or replace
590.006/6-303.11-C
70
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of cut and boiled potatoes that are used for home fries are on the counter at 78F Per the PIC the products were prepared less than 2 hours prior to the inspection Placed on sheet pans and placed in refrigeration at 39F
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed the employee in the kitchen putting on gloves numerous times after changing tasks with no handwashing prior- Review handwashing procedures
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small rodent droppings noted on floors throughout the upper level of the establishment- Provide an updated detailed pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is storing the racks used to display the donuts in the retail area with the paper liners in them after use Remove paper liners and discard after use
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and behind equipment with heavy soils Inside the bottom of the proofing cabinets with heavy soils Exteriors of refrigeration including handles with dried on food soils Clean all areas
590.004/4-602.13-C
Using a pump and hoses backflow prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Establishmnet has attached a hose to the pipes below the handwashing sink to use for ceaning The hose and sprayer are being stored coiled into the sanitizing bay of the 3 bay sink Remove the hose
590.005/5-304.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired February 2024- Schedule hood cleaning/inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
47
Oct 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of Ice Machine at lower level soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top of dish machine soiled. Some of not in use trays soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Some Boxes with single use containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
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Jun 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Trays for baking stored away soiled with soiled paper on. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Stairs going to the basement soiled. Floor at the prep area under shelves and crates soiled. --- Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Current posted CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of Muffin Mix open stored at dry storage area. Store properly in enclosed commercial grade containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking line equipment soiled. Several shelves at storage area soiled. Top of dish machine soiled.--- Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Box with take out single use cups stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
70
Feb 16, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Wall at the prep table area soiled--- Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of some equipment at cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of open bulk food at the dry storage area. Store properly in enclosed containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor inside proofer soiled. Floor under and around fryolator soiled. Wall at the prep table soiled. Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Lighting at lower level out of order. Repair.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several pan and trays stored away soiled. Clean properly. Air drying rack above three bay soiled Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine does not register any sanitizer solution. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm chlorine. Three bay sink will be used to perform proper sanitizing step.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Some bags with bulk food stored open . Place in enclosed containers. Some containers with bulk food items without proper cover. Provide/
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dough mixing machine soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink with very slow leak at the bottom pipe. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors and utility pipes under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Twin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Twin Donuts on file is from Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Twin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Twin Donuts.
How does Twin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Twin Donuts most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has Twin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Twin Donuts have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Twin 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 Twin Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Twin Donuts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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