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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Dunkin'

300 Cambridge St

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

9 inspections

Inspection

May 21, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No test kit for the 3 bay sink and sanitizer buckets. Provide quarts test kits

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 14, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No test kit for the 3 bay sink and sanitizer buckets. Provide quarts test kits

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 25, 2025

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pastry rolling rack near warewashing area with no plastic cover. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC states bottom turbo oven had smoke coming from equipment vent on right side panel earlier this morning and set off fire alarm. ISD electrical had responded. No use of fire extinguisher occured. Unit has since been unplugged and is not in use. Make all necessary repairs. No noxious odors present at the time of inspection.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Flaking plastic film on top of pastry cart cart has visible soils and crumbs. Clean to remove. Ensure pastry carts are cleaned and sanitized with the proper frequency.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)

Inspector’s notes

HVAC vent above pastry case with dust. Clean to remove and ceiling around.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Several small flies noted during inspection. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 11, 2025

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pastry rolling rack near warewashing area with no plastic cover. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC states bottom turbo oven had smoke coming from equipment vent on right side panel earlier this morning and set off fire alarm. ISD electrical had responded. No use of fire extinguisher occured. Unit has since been unplugged and is not in use. Make all necessary repairs. No noxious odors present at the time of inspection.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Flaking plastic film on top of pastry cart cart has visible soils and crumbs. Clean to remove. Ensure pastry carts are cleaned and sanitized with the proper frequency.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)

Inspector’s notes

HVAC vent above pastry case with dust. Clean to remove and ceiling around.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Several small flies noted during inspection. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 6, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-501.18-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Clean Solutions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer solution in three bay sink is soiled. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 17, 2024

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.110-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cardboard boxes strewn about back area break down boxes and store contained.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)

Inspector’s notes

HVAC ceiling vents in back area with soils. Clean to remove

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 2, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther

Official wording

When to Wash (P)

Inspector’s notes

Worker took off soiled gloves left the work area returned to the work area and donned new gloves without first washing hands. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 2, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 25, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther

Official wording

When to Wash (P)

Inspector’s notes

Worker took off soiled gloves left the work area returned to the work area and donned new gloves without first washing hands. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 25, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 15, 2023

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source

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