Inspection
Oct 2, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 2, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Dunkin Donuts
405 D St
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Quick Answers
- When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 2, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 13 inspections on record, from Mar 19, 2024 to Oct 2, 2026.
- Has Dunkin Donuts ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 13 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 19, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
13 inspectionsInspection
Apr 22, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
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
Observed heavy coffee spills on service counters and inside coffee brew units. Clean with frequency to prevent build up of spills
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple cardboard boxes stored in restroom. Remove all unnecessary items and maintain organized
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 14, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
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
Observed heavy coffee spills on service counters and inside coffee brew units. Clean with frequency to prevent build up of spills
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple cardboard boxes stored in restroom. Remove all unnecessary items and maintain organized
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 23, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed gap at entrance door. Provide vertical door sweep to prevent pest entry
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, Jan 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed bread / wax papers stored on top of food items at sandwich station. Remove and maintain food protected
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
Observed exterior / interior of milk and coffee upright units with soils / spills. Clean with frequency to remove spills / soils to prevent build up
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed debris underneath storage racks in back area and water on floor at front counter and handsink. Remove and continue to monitor debris / stagnant water
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed gap at entrance door. Provide vertical door sweep to prevent pest entry
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, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 7, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed bread / wax papers stored on top of food items at sandwich station. Remove and maintain food protected
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
Observed exterior / interior of milk and coffee upright units with soils / spills. Clean with frequency to remove spills / soils to prevent build up
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed debris underneath storage racks in back area and water on floor at front counter and handsink. Remove and continue to monitor debris / stagnant water
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed gap at entrance door. Provide vertical door sweep to prevent pest entry
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, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 29, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Heavy debris observed on the floor next to the stand up freezer. Clean to remove. Heavy debris observed on the floor under the desk. Clean to remove Food soils and spills observed on the exterior of the ice machines and refrigeration units. 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple handsinks with food soils and spills. 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 22, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Heavy debris observed on the floor next to the stand up freezer. Clean to remove. Heavy debris observed on the floor under the desk. Clean to remove Food soils and spills observed on the exterior of the ice machines and refrigeration units. 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple handsinks with food soils and spills. 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple refrigeration units with heavy soils on the interior and exterior of equipment. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed the handsink being utilized as a dumpsink. Coffee and ice stagnant in the basin. DC and clean to remove
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Heavy grime build up observed on the handsink fixtures. 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 5, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple refrigeration units with heavy soils on the interior and exterior of equipment. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed the handsink being utilized as a dumpsink. Coffee and ice stagnant in the basin. DC and clean to remove
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Heavy grime build up observed on the handsink fixtures. 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 17, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 26, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed a severly chipped and rusted faucet at the handsink. Remove and Replace Observed a loose sealant on refrigeration unit. Repair. Observed loose attachements on the bottom of the refrigeration units. 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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Heavy food and milk soils inside of refrigeration units. Clean to remove Exterior of ice machine and refrigeration units with heavy soils and smudges. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed handsink with ice bucket stored inside. Remove and dc storing equipment inside of handsink.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 19, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Heavy food and milk soils inside of refrigeration units. Clean to remove Exterior of ice machine and refrigeration units with heavy soils and smudges. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed handsink with ice bucket stored inside. Remove and dc storing equipment inside of handsink.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed a severly chipped and rusted faucet at the handsink. Remove and Replace Observed a loose sealant on refrigeration unit. Repair. Observed loose attachements on the bottom of the refrigeration units. 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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source