Inspection
Oct 5, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Dunkin Donuts
4175 Washington
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Quick Answers
- When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 5, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 12 inspections on record, from Oct 20, 2023 to Oct 5, 2026.
- Has Dunkin Donuts ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 20, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
12 inspectionsInspection
Feb 11, 2026
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
Suasgae patties inside of the 2 drawer cooler located under the Turbo chef with an elevated temperature of 51F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Top drawer of the cooler under the Turbo Chef does not appear to be closing properly possibly attributing to the elevated temperatuyre. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unles 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 3, 2026
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
Suasgae patties inside of the 2 drawer cooler located under the Turbo chef with an elevated temperature of 51F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Top drawer of the cooler under the Turbo Chef does not appear to be closing properly possibly attributing to the elevated temperatuyre. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unles 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 29, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood filters need to be cleaned. Also the hood sticker will expire by the end of the month. Please have that done before re-inspection.
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, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 27, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood filters need to be cleaned. Also the hood sticker will expire by the end of the month. Please have that done before re-inspection.
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, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 10, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker expired Feb 2025. Please have the hood cleaned and new sticker.
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 590.005/5-501.15-COther
Official Wording
Outside Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to clean up around the dumpster of loose trash and debris.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
As discussed please fixed the coving on the pipes in the basement.
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, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 3, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker expired Feb 2025. Please have the hood cleaned and new sticker.
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 590.005/5-501.15-COther
Official Wording
Outside Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to clean up around the dumpster of loose trash and debris.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
As discussed please fixed the coving on the pipes in the basement.
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, Mar 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 9, 2024
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the floor under and hehind equipment shelves and prep areas.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
As discussed please clean the tops of cooking and holding equipment on the cooking line.
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
Apr 1, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 27, 2023
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official Wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s Notes
I witnessed a staff member macking sandwiches. When done was drinking from a open cup and then moved a mop. PIC will need to review with staff to wash hands and change gloves when needed.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther
Official Wording
Covering Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
As discussed on the phone the dumpter will need to have the lids on at all times.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
As discuused please address the fruit flies in the back room by stairs and restroom.
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 27, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 23, 2023
Failed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed food handlers without effective hair restraints. Provide
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 issuesmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
-PIC not reporting ill employee as required on the employee illness agreement. Reviewed policy agreements with PIC. Provided and corrected on site. -No detergent at high temp dishmachine. Provide -No hair restraints being used by employees. Provide -Discontinue using sponges in warewash area. -No ventilation in either bathrooms. Provide -No papertowels/handdryer at handwashing station. Provide -Missing filters at hotline. Provide
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther
Official Wording
Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed use of sponges at warewash area to clean equipment. Discontinue use of sponges on food service equipment/surfaces.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Missing filters on hotline. Provide/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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No detergent for the dishwasher. Pic to manually warewash in 3 baysink until detergent is provide. Provide detergent.
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 problemscriticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Quats sanitizer concentration is 500ppm. Manufactors instructions for use is 200ppm-400ppm. Properly delute concentration. Reviewed and corrected onsite.
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 unsafelyminorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official Wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Worn/scored cutting boards. Resurface/Replace
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official Wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No paper towels or means to properly dry hands after handwashing at handsink in dishroom. Provide proper means for drying hands.
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
No ventilation in both bathrooms. Provide
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 23, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 20, 2023
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official Wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s Notes
I witnessed a staff member macking sandwiches. When done was drinking from a open cup and then moved a mop. PIC will need to review with staff to wash hands and change gloves when needed.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther
Official Wording
Covering Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
As discussed on the phone the dumpter will need to have the lids on at all times.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
As discuused please address the fruit flies in the back room by stairs and restroom.
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 20, 2023 · Original Source