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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Dunkin Donuts

179 Brighton Av

Last inspected Jan 12, 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

8 inspections

Inspection

Jan 12, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink at serving line leaking at the bottom taken out of order. Other handsink nearby used at this time. Repair.

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.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 5, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink at serving line leaking at the bottom taken out of order. Other handsink nearby used at this time. Repair.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 23, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 13, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

8-301.11 Condition of issuance for nonpayment of the 2025 Health Permit Contact the Health Department for immediate payment

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 6, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

8-301.11 Condition of issuance for nonpayment of the 2025 Health Permit Contact the Health Department for immediate payment

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

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

Inspection

Dec 17, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Products in refrigeration unit that hasbeen in the unit less than 2 hours at 48-51F The unit has an internal temperature of 48F All products were removedat this time and placed in refrigerator at 38F until repairs are made

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Lift top refrigeration unit at the front service line with a temperature of 48F All products were removed and a service call was made

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

Inspection

Dec 4, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Products in refrigeration unit that hasbeen in the unit less than 2 hours at 48-51F The unit has an internal temperature of 48F All products were removedat this time and placed in refrigerator at 38F until repairs are made

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Lift top refrigeration unit at the front service line with a temperature of 48F All products were removed and a service call was made

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 24, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 24, 2024 · Original Source

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