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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Dunkin Donuts

4175 Washington

Last inspected Feb 11, 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

11 inspections

Inspection

Feb 11, 2026

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

Suasgae patties inside of the 2 drawer cooler located under the Turbo chef with an elevated temperature of 51F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Top drawer of the cooler under the Turbo Chef does not appear to be closing properly possibly attributing to the elevated temperatuyre. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unles the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.

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 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 3, 2026

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

Suasgae patties inside of the 2 drawer cooler located under the Turbo chef with an elevated temperature of 51F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Top drawer of the cooler under the Turbo Chef does not appear to be closing properly possibly attributing to the elevated temperatuyre. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unles the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.

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 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 29, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

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Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood filters need to be cleaned. Also the hood sticker will expire by the end of the month. Please have that done before re-inspection.

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, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 27, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood filters need to be cleaned. Also the hood sticker will expire by the end of the month. Please have that done before re-inspection.

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, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 10, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired Feb 2025. Please have the hood cleaned and new sticker.

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 590.005/5-501.15-COther

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Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean up around the dumpster of loose trash and debris.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed please fixed the coving on the pipes in the basement.

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, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 3, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired Feb 2025. Please have the hood cleaned and new sticker.

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 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean up around the dumpster of loose trash and debris.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed please fixed the coving on the pipes in the basement.

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, Mar 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 9, 2024

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floor under and hehind equipment shelves and prep areas.

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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed please clean the tops of cooking and holding equipment on the cooking line.

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, Oct 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 1, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 1, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 27, 2023

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther

Official wording

(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)

Inspector’s notes

I witnessed a staff member macking sandwiches. When done was drinking from a open cup and then moved a mop. PIC will need to review with staff to wash hands and change gloves when needed.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed on the phone the dumpter will need to have the lids on at all times.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

As discuused please address the fruit flies in the back room by stairs and restroom.

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, Oct 27, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 23, 2023

Failed

9 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed food handlers without effective hair restraints. Provide

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 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

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

Inspector’s notes

-PIC not reporting ill employee as required on the employee illness agreement. Reviewed policy agreements with PIC. Provided and corrected on site. -No detergent at high temp dishmachine. Provide -No hair restraints being used by employees. Provide -Discontinue using sponges in warewash area. -No ventilation in either bathrooms. Provide -No papertowels/handdryer at handwashing station. Provide -Missing filters at hotline. Provide

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed use of sponges at warewash area to clean equipment. Discontinue use of sponges on food service equipment/surfaces.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing filters on hotline. Provide/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
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No detergent for the dishwasher. Pic to manually warewash in 3 baysink until detergent is provide. Provide detergent.

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
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

Quats sanitizer concentration is 500ppm. Manufactors instructions for use is 200ppm-400ppm. Properly delute concentration. Reviewed and corrected onsite.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

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Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Worn/scored cutting boards. Resurface/Replace

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels or means to properly dry hands after handwashing at handsink in dishroom. Provide proper means for drying hands.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

Inspector’s notes

No ventilation in both bathrooms. Provide

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, Oct 23, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 20, 2023

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther

Official wording

(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)

Inspector’s notes

I witnessed a staff member macking sandwiches. When done was drinking from a open cup and then moved a mop. PIC will need to review with staff to wash hands and change gloves when needed.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed on the phone the dumpter will need to have the lids on at all times.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

As discuused please address the fruit flies in the back room by stairs and restroom.

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, Oct 20, 2023 · Original Source

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