Inspection
Sep 19, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Dunkin Donuts'
9 Melnea Cass Bl
Last inspected Sep 19, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
9 inspectionsInspection
Mar 7, 2025
Passed
3 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 food debris underneath lid on reach in unit next to oven; observed food spills inside upright 2 door refrigerated unit and countertops. Clean to remove all spills / food debris
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 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no hand soap at hand sink in restroom. Provide and maintain at all times. COS
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-302.11-PFOther
Official wording
Toilet Tissue Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no toilet tissue in restroom. Provide and maintain at all times. COS
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, Mar 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 28, 2025
Failed
3 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 food debris underneath lid on reach in unit next to oven; observed food spills inside upright 2 door refrigerated unit and countertops. Clean to remove all spills / food debris
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 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no hand soap at hand sink in restroom. Provide and maintain at all times. COS
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-302.11-PFOther
Official wording
Toilet Tissue Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no toilet tissue in restroom. Provide and maintain at all times. COS
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 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 30, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed toilet not properly flushing in single restroom. Contact licensed plumber for immediate repairs and ensure functioning properly.
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, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 22, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed stirring spoons stored in stagnant water. Remove and ensure clean and sanitized utensils are properly stored on clean contacts
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
Observed stagnant water and heavy food spills on cutting boards and syrup bottles. Clean with frequency to ensure countertops / bottles are clean and free 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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed toilet not properly flushing in single restroom. Contact licensed plumber for immediate repairs and ensure functioning properly.
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, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 9, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed stirring spoons stored in stagnant water. Remove and ensure clean and sanitized utensils are properly stored on clean contacts
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
Observed stagnant water and heavy food spills on cutting boards and syrup bottles. Clean with frequency to ensure countertops / bottles are clean and free 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 8, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed frozen sandiwches stored on prep table thawing. Discussed with PIC to ensure proper thawing procedures are being followed. PIC removed and stored in refrigerated units. Corrected on site
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 temperaturecriticalCode 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
Observed chorizo wrap stored in refrigerated unit @ 51F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in another unit @ 39F. Corrected on site
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 temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed gap in exit door leading to outside from kitchen. Provide a door sweep vertically 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, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 1, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed frozen sandiwches stored on prep table thawing. Discussed with PIC to ensure proper thawing procedures are being followed. PIC removed and stored in refrigerated units. Corrected on site
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 temperaturecriticalCode 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
Observed chorizo wrap stored in refrigerated unit @ 51F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in another unit @ 39F. Corrected on site
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 temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed gap in exit door leading to outside from kitchen. Provide a door sweep vertically 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, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 22, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 22, 2023 · Original Source