Inspection record
Dunkin Donuts
153 Massachusetts Av · Boston, MA 02115
3inspections since May 2026
28violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Aug 21, 2026HE_Pass6 violations
*Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above the floor on hook/bracket - Prep area
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Hanging/loose light fixtures in mop sink room and at rear egress Ceiling needs repainting at rear egress Broken hand rail on wall at steps to basement Broken floor tiles on floor and steps to basement and wall area where personal items are stored Ceiling above food single use items in basement is not smooth durable easily cleanable Ceiling pipes above food single use items in basement - provided documation that these pipes are not sewer lines Clogged three bay sink - Corporate contacted drain company
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Rodent dropping noted under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/mop sink/basement Evidence of small flies in ware washing area Provide full extermination and IPM report prior to reinspection date (IPM information provided via email)
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Multiple violations (priority priority foundation and core violations noted during inspection)
***Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
Build up soils of interior of ice machine Build up soils of interior and exterior of white food bin Ice bin interior soiled
*Intensity-Lighting (C)
Light fixture at rear egress out and some light fixtures not working in basement
Aug 3, 2026HE_Hearing11 violations
*Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above the floor on hook/bracket - Prep area
***Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Observed no hand washing by employees Hand sink in back the hot water knob is loose and no hot water flowing through the faucet Food handlers wearing single use gloves to touch multiple touch points - door handles opening walk in door etc Provided training for proper hand washing and glove use (information provided via email)
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Kit not completed - I provided and reviewed written instuctions during inspection
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Multiple violations (priority priority foundation and core violations noted during inspection)
***Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
Build up soils of interior of ice machine Build up soils of interior and exterior of white food bin Ice bin interior soiled
*Food Labels (C)
Food containers on line
*(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Ice bucket not invert and liquid settled inside
*Intensity-Lighting (C)
Light fixture at rear egress out and some light fixtures not working in basement
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Rodent dropping noted under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/mop sink/basement Evidence of small flies in ware washing area Provide full extermination and IPM report prior to reinspection date (IPM information provided via email)
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unnecessary unused articles and clutter in basement and prep/ware washing areas Milk crates and ice bin stored at egresses
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Hanging/loose light fixtures in mop sink room and at rear egress Ceiling needs repainting at rear egress Broken hand rail on wall at steps to basement Broken floor tiles on floor and steps to basement and wall area where personal items are stored Ceiling above food single use items in basement is not smooth durable easily cleanable Ceiling pipes above food single use items in basement - provided documation that these pipes are not sewer lines Clogged three bay sink - Corporate contacted drain company
Jul 31, 2026HE_Fail11 violations
*Food Labels (C)
Food containers on line
*(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Ice bucket not invert and liquid settled inside
*Intensity-Lighting (C)
Light fixture at rear egress out and some light fixtures not working in basement
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Rodent dropping noted under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/mop sink/basement Provide full extermination and IPM report prior to reinspection date
*Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above the floor on hook/bracket - Prep area
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unnecessary unused articles and clutter in basement and prep/ware washing areas Milk crates and ice bin stored at egresses
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Hanging/loose light fixtures in mop sink room and at rear egress Ceiling needs repainting at rear egress Broken hand rail on wall at steps to basement Broken floor tiles on floor and steps to basement and wall area where personal items are stored Ice machine leaking causing water to pool on floor Ceiling above food single use items in basement is not smooth durable easily cleanable Ceiling pipes above food single use items in basement - provided documation that these pipes are not sewer lines Clogged three bay sink - Corporate contacted drain company
***Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Observed no hand washing by employees Hand sink in back the hot water knob is loose and no hot water flowing through the faucet Food handlers wearing single use gloves to touch multiple touch points - door handles opening walk in door etc Provided training for proper hand washing and glove use (information provided via email)
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Kit not completed - I provided and reviewed written instuctions during inspection
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Multiple violations (priority priority foundation and core violations noted during inspection)
***Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
Build up soils of interior of ice machine Build up soils of interior and exterior of white food bin Ice bin interior soiled
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology