Inspection
Jul 6, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Dunkin Donuts'
800 Boylston St
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The full inspection history
13 inspectionsInspection
Jan 30, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-402.12-COther
Official wording
Grease Trap(C)
Inspector’s notes
Grease trap appears bottom is rotted out. Replace. Leak has been fixed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
Light out in rear storage area. Repair/replace.
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, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Allergen certificate is expired. Provide current.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floors of visible dust and soils under pastry rack in back area.
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 590.005/5-402.12-COther
Official wording
Grease Trap(C)
Inspector’s notes
Grease trap appears bottom is rotted out. Replace. Leak has been fixed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
Light out in rear storage area. Repair/replace.
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, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 7, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Allergen certificate is expired. Provide current.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floors of visible dust and soils under pastry rack in back area.
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 590.005/5-402.12-COther
Official wording
Grease Trap(C)
Inspector’s notes
Grease trap leaking appears bottom is rotted out. Replace.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
Light out in rear storage area. Repair/replace.
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, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 14, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide Quats test kit (test done using inspectors test kit)
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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
The two door upright refrigeration unit (#1)is not operating.Repair (Unit is empty /out of service)
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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interior panel of the ice machine to remove 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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interior of the cold brew reach in unit to remove soils/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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 2, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide Quats test kit (test done using inspectors test kit)
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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
The two door upright refrigeration unit (#1)is not operating.Repair (Unit is empty /out of service)
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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interior panel of the ice machine to remove 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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interior of the cold brew reach in unit to remove soils/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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 2, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interiors of the 2 door refrigeration units to remove 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 30, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide an internal thermometer in the milk refrigeration reach in unit.
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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interior metal panel of the ice machine to remove 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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interiors of the upright refrigeration units to remove soils & 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 20, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide an internal thermometer in the milk refrigeration reach in unit.
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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interior metal panel of the ice machine to remove 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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interiors of the upright refrigeration units to remove soils & 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 15, 2024
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interiors of all the upright refrigeration units to remove soils & 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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace the missing toilet tank cover Upon re-inspection toilet tank cover ordered invoice provided
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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floor behind the front counter and under the water heater to remove 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 7, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interiors of all the upright refrigeration units to remove soils & 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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace the missing toilet tank cover
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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floor behind the front counter and under the water heater to remove 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 9, 2023
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Rodent droppings observed in back of house dry storage area. Clean and sanitize. Updated pest reports provided.
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, Nov 9, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2023
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Rodent droppings observed in back of house dry storage area. Clean and sanitize. Updated pest reports provided.
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, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source