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When was Dunkin Donuts/1138 Washington St. last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 12, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Report filed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
8 inspections on record, from Jan 12, 2024 to Aug 12, 2026.
Has Dunkin Donuts/1138 Washington St. ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 12, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspections
Inspection
Aug 12, 2026
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 table top & floor fans to remove dust buildup.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 7, 2026
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the interior of the cold brew unit 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.
Clean the outside dumpster enclosure to remove trash & debris. PIC correcting
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Passed
2 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
Sliced deli cheese sausage and egg patties above the pinch line in the flip top cooler with elevated temperatures between 49-55F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F.
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.
Only 2 operational drain plugs at the 3 bay sink. Provide all 3 in order to proeprly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 26, 2025
Failed
2 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
Sliced deli cheese sausage and egg patties above the pinch line in the flip top cooler with elevated temperatures between 49-55F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F.
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.
Only 2 operational drain plugs at the 3 bay sink. Provide all 3 in order to proeprly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 16, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Employee making sandwiches on production line observed without hair restraint. This was corrected on site.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 9, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Employee making sandwiches on production line observed without hair restraint. This was corrected on site.
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.