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Dunkin Donuts Blue Hill Ave

456 Blue Hill Av

Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

13 inspections

Inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer solution in wiping cloth buckets tested at 0ppm quats. The sanitizer from the automated dispenser is reading at above 400ppm. Ensure sanitizer buckets are being changed with proper frequency. Corrected at the time of the inspection.

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Water dripping at the time of the inspection from the pipes connected to the water filtration system located above the door to the back prep area- make proper repairs

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
criticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals

Official wording

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Inspector’s notes

Quats sanitizer from automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink is testing above 400ppm. Water shall be added to the solution to ensure it is maintained at 200-400ppm and adjustments shall be made to the automatic dispenser.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 28, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 17, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rat burrows observed under drive thru window. Provide action plan from licensed pest control company.

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, Apr 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 2, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rat burrows observed under drive thru window. Provide action plan from licensed pest control company.

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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 19, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rat burrows observed under drive thru window. Provide action plan from licensed pest control company.

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, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 27, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 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

At the time of the inspection previously frozen cooked egg patties inside of the walk-in cooler were at approximately 48F. Milk in the additional walk-in cooler room at 44F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods at the wrong temperature were moved at the time of the inspection.

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

Alarm for the walk-in cooler reading 54F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperatrure of below 41F. Service call was placed at the time of the inspection for repairs to be made.

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
majorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Food thermometer on site was not functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Replace/repair.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 3, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 17, 2024

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

At the time of the inspection previously frozen cooked egg patties inside of the walk-in cooler were at approximately 48F. Milk in the additional walk-in cooler room at 44F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods at the wrong temperature were moved at the time of the inspection.

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

Alarm for the walk-in cooler reading 54F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperatrure of below 41F. Service call was placed at the time of the inspection for repairs to be made.

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
majorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Food thermometer on site was not functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Replace/repair.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 12, 2024

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

At the time of the inspection previously frozen cooked egg patties inside of the walk-in cooler were at approximately 48F. Milk in the additional walk-in cooler room at 44F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods at the wrong temperature were moved at the time of the inspection.

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

Alarm for the walk-in cooler reading 54F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperatrure of below 41F. Service call was placed at the time of the inspection for repairs to be made.

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
majorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Food thermometer on site was not functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Replace/repair.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 1, 2024

Passed

4 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

Cooked egg patties inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 49F. Possibly due to the drawer not closing properly. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. At the time of the inspection management madea decision to voluntarily dispose of the eggs that were out of termperature.

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

Paper towel dispensor near the 3 bay sink is damaged adn not funtioning properly. Replace. Drawer to the flip top cooler not closing properly and effecting how the unit is functioning. Address make any necessary repairs and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Flip top cooler with a slightly elevated temperature. Discontinue use uless 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
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. 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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main service area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the 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 insects

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

Inspection

Jan 9, 2024

Failed

4 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

Cooked egg patties inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 49F. Possibly due to the drawer not closing properly. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. At the time of the inspection management madea decision to voluntarily dispose of the eggs that were out of termperature.

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

Paper towel dispensor near the 3 bay sink is damaged adn not funtioning properly. Replace. Drawer to the flip top cooler not closing properly and effecting how the unit is functioning. Address make any necessary repairs and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Flip top cooler with a slightly elevated temperature. Discontinue use uless 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
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. 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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main service area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the 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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 24, 2023

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 24, 2023 · Original Source

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