Dunkin Donuts
510 SOUTHAMPTON ST, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127
Last inspected Oct 13, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Dunkin Donuts, spanning February 2021 to October 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
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Inspection history
Oct 13, 2026
✓Feb 18, 2026
✓Jun 16, 2025
✓7 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jun 9, 2025
✕7 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Feb 7, 2025
✓5 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jan 31, 2025
✕5 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Nov 5, 2024
✓2 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Oct 29, 2024
✕2 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Mar 13, 2024
✓4 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Mar 6, 2024
✕4 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Sep 27, 2023
✓Mar 6, 2023
✓6 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Standards of Identity (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Feb 27, 2023
✕6 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Standards of Identity (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Jan 18, 2023
–Oct 21, 2022
✓4 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Oct 13, 2022
✕4 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 15, 2022
✓4 violations
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Using Drain Plugs (C)
Feb 8, 2022
✕4 violations
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Using Drain Plugs (C)
Nov 23, 2021
✓12 violations
- (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Nov 16, 2021
✕12 violations
- (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Sep 7, 2021
✓2 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
Aug 30, 2021
✕2 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
Feb 16, 2021
✓2 violations
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Feb 9, 2021
✕2 violations
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
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