Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Dunkin Donuts (Canal St.)

168 Canal St

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Dunkin Donuts (Canal St.) last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 31, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
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?: 9 inspections on record, from Oct 20, 2023 to Jul 31, 2026.
Has Dunkin Donuts (Canal St.) ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 20, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

Inspection

Jul 31, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted a large opening in the front of the building to the right side of the main door could be an entry point for pest.Repair

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 23, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted a large opening in the front of the building to the right side of the main door could be an entry point for pest.Repair

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 16, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 1, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

They have a bodily fluid kit on site but no written procedures for a clean up incident supply written incident procedures for clean up.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 30, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

They have a bodily fluid kit on site but no written procedures for a clean up incident supply written incident procedures for clean up.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection