Dunkin' Donuts
256 BOSTON ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02125
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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Inspection history
Jun 17, 2026
✓Feb 6, 2026
✓1 violation
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Jan 29, 2026
✕1 violation
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Dec 12, 2025
✓Jun 25, 2025
✓5 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jun 18, 2025
✕5 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jan 27, 2025
✓8 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Assignment (Pf)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Jan 21, 2025
✕8 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Assignment (Pf)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Aug 7, 2024
✓4 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jul 31, 2024
✕2 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Mar 18, 2024
✓3 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Mar 8, 2024
✕3 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Aug 29, 2023
✓Apr 21, 2023
✓3 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Apr 14, 2023
✕7 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Apr 7, 2023
✕7 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Nov 15, 2022
✓1 violation
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Nov 1, 2022
✕9 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Standards of Identity (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Oct 24, 2022
✕8 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Standards of Identity (C)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
May 13, 2022
✓2 violations
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 2, 2022
✓6 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Jan 25, 2022
✕6 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Dec 9, 2021
✓2 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
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