Inspection
Sep 14, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Dunkin Donuts At Old Colony
75 Old Colony Av
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
12 inspectionsInspection
Jun 26, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 9, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 18, 2025
Passed
3 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
Egg sandwich recorded 47F stored about half hour ago in the front refrigerator. Monitor temperature and discontinue overstocking.Corrected by PIC and moved to the refrigerator.
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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bulk sugar container lid broken.Replace to prevent physical contamination
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Vent ceiling above the 3 bay sink broken.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, Jun 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 10, 2025
Failed
3 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
Egg sandwich recorded 47F stored about half hour ago in the front refrigerator. Monitor temperature and discontinue overstocking.Corrected by PIC and moved to the refrigerator.
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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bulk sugar container lid broken.Replace to prevent physical contamination
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Vent ceiling above the 3 bay sink broken.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, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Expired hood sticker(June 2024) in the back storage area. Service
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, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 10, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing door to the utility/Mop sink. Repair to prevent contamination.
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 contaminationcriticalCode 590.004/4-602.11-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Inspector’s notes
Ice machine has pink color mold visible on the white plate. 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 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide covered recaptacle for employees restroom. Broken toilet dispenser in employees restroom.Repair
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Expired hood sticker(June 2024) in the back storage area. Service
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors heavily soiled behind the equipment in the service area. Clean with frequency. Vent above the 3 bay sink has visible dust. Clean Floors in the walkin and freezer is heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
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 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 3, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing door to the utility/Mop sink. Repair to prevent contamination.
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 contaminationcriticalCode 590.004/4-602.11-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Inspector’s notes
Ice machine has pink color mold visible on the white plate. 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 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide covered recaptacle for employees restroom. Broken toilet dispenser in employees restroom.Repair
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Expired hood sticker in the back storage area. Service
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors heavily soiled behind the equipment in the service area. Clean with frequency. Vent above the 3 bay sink has visible dust. Clean Floors in the walkin and freezer is heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
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 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 25, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 22, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food spills on prep tables and counters. Clean with frequency to prevent harborage.
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 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed employees working without hair protection in open food areas. Discussed with PIC to ensure all employees are wearing hair restraints.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed cardboard lining in walk in freezer. Remove and maintain floors clean smooth and durable
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 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 15, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed employees working without hair protection in open food areas. Discussed with PIC to ensure all employees are wearing hair restraints.
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food spills on prep tables and counters. Clean with frequency to prevent harborage.
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 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed cardboard lining in walk in freezer. Remove and maintain floors clean smooth and durable
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 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source