Inspection
Sep 3, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 3, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Dunkin Donuts
530 Commonwealth Av
Last inspected Sep 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
10 inspectionsInspection
Sep 29, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors with crumbs and soils along baseboards under equipment in some areas. 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 590.005/5-403.12-COther
Official wording
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
Inspector’s notes
Condensation pan below double door reach in cooler is overflowing. Remove. Make any necessary repairs.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
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Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Deceased cockroach observed on floor next to double door refrigerator in back area. Remove. Provide updated IPM pest control report 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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Outside front door with litter. Remove. Suggested to powerwash front landing of visible filth.
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, Sep 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 22, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors with crumbs and soils along baseboards under equipment in some areas. 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 590.005/5-403.12-COther
Official wording
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
Inspector’s notes
Condensation pan below double door reach in cooler is overflowing. Remove. Make any necessary repairs.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Deceased cockroach observed on floor next to double door refrigerator in back area. Remove. Provide updated IPM pest control report 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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Outside front door with litter. Remove. Suggested to powerwash front landing of visible filth.
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, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 9, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 17, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 12, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
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
Quats sanitizer 62F upon inspection. Corrected on site. Maintain at 75F. Corrected on site.
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 unsafelyminorCode 590.005/5-203.12-COther
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Toilets and Urinals (C)
Inspector’s notes
Restroom on premises with dine in seating with "Out of order" sign on door. GM by phone states buzzer to door lock is not working. Make all necessary repairs.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Rear hallway where red bull cans are stored with stained ceiling tile and peeling paint on walls. Clean and resurface. Replace ceiling tile determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
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, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 28, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
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
Quats sanitizer 62F upon inspection. Corrected on site. Maintain at 75F. Corrected on site.
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 unsafelyminorCode 590.005/5-203.12-COther
Official wording
Toilets and Urinals (C)
Inspector’s notes
Restroom on premises with dine in seating with "Out of order" sign on door. GM by phone states buzzer to door lock is not working. Make all necessary repairs.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Rear hallway where red bull cans are stored with stained ceiling tile and peeling paint on walls. Clean and resurface. Replace ceiling tile determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
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, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 22, 2024
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide handwash signage at 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 590.009(E)Other
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Anti-Choking
Inspector’s notes
No choke save posted. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
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, Feb 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 26, 2023
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired on 10.21.21.Provide a proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC instructed to call for appt and forward appt confirmation to the health division.
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, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 4, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 4, 2023 · Original Source