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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Dunkin' Donuts

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Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

Feb 5, 2026

Passed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. Site Cleanliness Certificate observed expired 12.31.25 Certificate of Inspection observed expired 11.1.25

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

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minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

In use utensil observed stored in stagnant water. Discontinue store properly. (cos)

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
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitzer bucket holder observed reading 00ppm. (cos)

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Interior 2 door upright unit and shelvings observed soiled by visible food spills and rusty. Clean to remove.

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
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Warewashing area handsink obseved blocked by trash can. Discontinue and keep accessible for handwashing at all time. (corrected on site) No warewashing taking place at the time of inspection

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

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Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector’s notes

In line handsink observed soiled with black substances. Clean to remove

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

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

Inspection

Jan 29, 2026

Failed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. Site Cleanliness Certificate observed expired 12.31.25 Certificate of Inspection observed expired 11.1.25

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

In use utensil observed stored in stagnant water. Discontinue store properly. (cos)

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
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitzer bucket holder observed reading 00ppm. (cos)

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Interior 2 door upright unit and shelvings observed soiled by visible food spills and rusty. Clean to remove.

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
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Warewashing area handsink obseved blocked by trash can. Discontinue and keep accessible for handwashing at all time. (corrected on site) No warewashing taking place at the time of inspection

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector’s notes

In line handsink observed soiled with black substances. Clean to remove

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 29, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 2, 2025

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean exterior of all counter top equipment inside all refrigeration / freezer units from visible dairy spills stains and soils

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

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Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floors throughout the facility from visible food spills stains and soils especially underneath and behind all standing equipment

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 20, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floors throughout the kitchen from visible food spills stains and soils

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all plastic tubing is cut at the proper angle to reduce potential dairy deposits from collecting inside the nozzle - Clean all around and underneath the dairy dispenser from a collection of visible dried up cream and milk soils as discussed

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean around all counter tops and underneath all counter top equipment - clean the exterior / interior of all freezer and refrigeration equipment where needed from avisible food spills stains and soils

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, Sep 20, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 13, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all plastic tubing is cut at the proper angle to reduce potential dairy deposits from collecting inside the nozzle - Clean all around and underneath the dairy dispenser from a collection of visible dried up cream and milk soils as discussed

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean around all counter tops and underneath all counter top equipment - clean the exterior / interior of all freezer and refrigeration equipment where needed from avisible food spills stains and soils

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floors throughout the kitchen from visible food spills stains and soils

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, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 2, 2024

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

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Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris scattered around the trash receptacles -

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

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minorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther

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Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure dumpster lid is closed after uise - keep lids on trash receptacles closed tightly afyer use

In plain English

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

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

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