Inspection
Jun 16, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Dunkin Donuts (219 Cambridge)
219 Cambridge St
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12 inspectionsInspection
Aug 14, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Broken tiles in back area. Repair.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 14, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 4, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-102.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous burrows outside rear on fenceline. Treat and seal.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 24, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Repeat violations relating to ongoing rodent infestation on property. Provide active managerial control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Broken missing floor tiles next to rear door with soils. Clean and replace.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-102.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous burrows outside rear on fenceline. Treat and seal.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous open conditions for outer openings on most recent pest report dated 9/11/24 from rentokil rotted door frame on door opposite trash area. Seal all openings with pest proof materials.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous rodent droppings in trash storage area and along rear fence line where multiple burrows are noted. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinpsection.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 17, 2024
Hearing scheduled
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Repeat violations relating to ongoing rodent infestation on property. Provide active managerial control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Gravel smell of rodent urine burrows in trash area. Clean to remove. Treat and seal all burrows. .
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Broken missing floor tiles next to rear door with soils. Clean and replace.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-102.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous burrows outside rear on fenceline. Treat and seal.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous open conditions for outer openings on most recent pest report dated 9/11/24 from rentokil rotted door frame on door opposite trash area. Seal all openings with pest proof materials.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous rodent droppings in trash storage area and along rear fence line where multiple burrows are noted. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinpsection.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 3, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Repeat violations for rodent activity in outside area. Provide active managerial control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ice scoop in ice. Store properly.
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 issuesminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Gravel smell of rodent urine burrows in trash area. Clean to remove. Treat and seal all burrows. .
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Broken missing floor tiles next to rear door with soils. Clean and replace.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-102.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous burrows outside rear on fenceline. Treat and seal.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Rodent activity with rodent burrows in outside area. Treat and seal. Provide updated IPM pest control upon re-inspection.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 27, 2024
Failed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Repeat violations for rodent activity in outside area. Provide active managerial control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ice scoop in ice. Store properly.
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 issuesminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Gravel smell of rodent urine burrows in trash area. Clean to remove. Treat and seal all burrows. Vegetation hanging over trash area. Remove.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Broken missing floor tiles next to rear door with soils. Clean and replace.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-102.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous burrows outside rear on fenceline. Treat and seal.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Rodent activity with rodent burrows in outside area. Treat and seal. Provide updated IPM pest control upon re-inspection.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 6, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of rodent activity in trash area with burrow holes under fence. Pest control is monitoring burrows. Continue to keep Environmental Services informed of treatment and activity.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 28, 2024
Hearing scheduled
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Turbo oven is facing common area pathway to restroom un obstructed. Provide barriers for protection from un authorized persons entering the food preparation areas.
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 contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean ceiling of visible dust around HVAC vent.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of rodent activity in trash area with burrow holes under fence. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside vent hood of visible soils. Provide hood sticker.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 21, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Turbo oven is facing common area pathway to restroom un obstructed. Provide barriers for protection from un authorized persons entering the food preparation areas.
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 contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean ceiling of visible dust around HVAC vent.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of rodent activity in trash area with burrow holes under fence. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside vent hood of visible soils. Provide hood sticker.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 21, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source