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Dunkin Donuts at Old Colony

Latest: PASS June 18, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Bakery

📍 Neighborhood: South Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Andrew Square (Red Line)

Address
75 OLD COLONY AV
South Boston, MA 02127
Inspection History
50 inspections
18 failures
License
License #20629
Last inspected: June 18, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS June 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Egg sandwich recorded 47F stored about half hour ago in the front refrigerator. Monitor temperature and discontinue overstocking.Corrected by P...
FAIL June 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Egg sandwich recorded 47F stored about half hour ago in the front refrigerator. Monitor temperature and discontinue overstocking.Corrected by P...
PASS February 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-304.11-C - Mechanical-Ventilation (C): Expired hood sticker(June 2024) in the back storage area. Service
FAIL February 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Missing door to the utility/Mop sink. Repair to prevent contamination. | 590.004/4-602.11-P - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P): Ice machine has pink color m...
FAIL February 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Missing door to the utility/Mop sink. Repair to prevent contamination. | 590.004/4-602.11-P - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P): Ice machine has pink color m...
PASS October 25, 2024 at 4:07 PM
0 violations
PASS March 22, 2024 at 2:39 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employees working without hair protection in open food areas. Discussed with PIC to ensure all employees are wearing hair restraints. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces ...
FAIL March 15, 2024 at 2:47 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employees working without hair protection in open food areas. Discussed with PIC to ensure all employees are wearing hair restraints. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces ...
PASS April 3, 2023 at 3:37 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Handsinks water was 48F not warm enough to wash hands properly Handsink used as a dump sink- Train staff to notify when water is too cold to wash hands and also not to use for dump sink | 590.002(D)/2-...
FAIL March 27, 2023 at 3:42 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Handsinks water was 48F not warm enough to wash hands properly Handsink used as a dump sink- Train staff to notify when water is too cold to wash hands and also not to use for dump sink | 590.002(D)/2-...
PASS January 27, 2023 at 3:40 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Mop sink off warewashing area has no door. Provide barrier | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Coffee on the floor in the service area where staff is working and wal...
FAIL January 20, 2023 at 4:27 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): No Sanitizer buckets set up- Set up sanitizer buckets on the floor during service | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Mop sink off warewashing area has no door....
FAIL January 9, 2023 at 3:14 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): No Sanitizer buckets set up- Set up sanitizer buckets on the floor during service | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Inside the ...
PASS September 20, 2022 at 3:01 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): A Packaged of Uncooked bacon stored on top of ready to eatg foods- Discontinue storing uncooked/raw products on ready to eat foods to prevent contaminati...
FAIL September 13, 2022 at 3:21 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): A Packaged of Uncooked bacon stored on top of ready to eatg foods- Discontinue storing uncooked/raw products on ready to eat foods to prevent contaminati...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 8, 2022 at 4:01 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.113-C - Covering Receptacles (C): Dumpster door does not close tightly. Contact company to repair so doors close tightly. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Daylight emitting through door sweep at back door. Provid...
PASS January 14, 2022 at 8:12 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Not training staff on Proper use of handsinks not training staff using personal items like cell phone on floor while preparing orders of food.- Train staff on the proper use of handsi...
FAIL January 6, 2022 at 6:14 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Not training staff on Proper use of handsinks not training staff using personal items like cell phone on floor while preparing orders of food.- Train staff on the proper use of handsi...
PASS September 20, 2021 at 6:36 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of sugar bin with soils. Clean to avoid contamination. Vents in top of drive thru sandwich unit with build-up. Clean to facilitate air circulation throughout unit. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - ...
FAIL September 13, 2021 at 2:33 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of sugar bin with soils. Clean to avoid contamination. Vents in top of drive thru sandwich unit with build-up. Clean to facilitate air circulation throughout unit. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - ...
PASS March 24, 2021 at 3:16 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-202.16-P - Ice (P): Clean to remove visible soils observed along the Runners in the ice machine and around the lid - sliding plastic small grey doors above the lid should be removed and cleaned as discussed | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Package...
FAIL March 9, 2021 at 7:39 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-202.16-P - Ice (P): Clean to remove visible soils observed along the Runners in the ice machine and around the lid - sliding plastic small grey doors above the lid should be removed and cleaned as discussed | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Package...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 24, 2020 at 3:44 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Ensure the cover on the dumpster is tight fitting and closed when not in use to reduce potential rodent activity | 590.006/6-501.15-PF - Cleaning Maintenance Tools Preventing Contamination (Pf): Keep ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 29, 2020 at 6:37 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Formica trim next to ice coffee dispenser with exposed rotting wood. Replace.
PASS February 5, 2019 at 3:08 PM
0 violations
PASS April 19, 2018 at 5:25 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Coffee grinder missing covers with coffee beans exposed directly under a dusty computer screen holder. Store foods in protected areas away from potential sources of contamination. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Sur...
FAIL April 12, 2018 at 2:09 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Coffee grinder missing covers with coffee beans exposed directly under a dusty computer screen holder. Store foods in protected areas away from potential sources of contamination. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Sur...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 15, 2017 at 3:37 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean to remove all visible food spills stains and soils on the exterior of the ( donut sugar - powder sugar ) bulk foods containers on wheels being stored under the prep table - heavy soils visible ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 10, 2017 at 7:40 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove all visible soils on the exterior of the white food containers containing sugar - flour. Replace if soils cannot be removed as discussed during inspection | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 26, 2016 at 5:49 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers where needed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Relocate the packaged munchkins located by the front counter - lids have an intended hole in the topv and need to be...
FAIL May 19, 2016 at 2:39 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers where needed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Relocate the packaged munchkins located by the front counter - lids have an intended hole in the topv and need to be...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 24, 2015 at 7:03 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Condensor fan covers with visible dust build up / Clean to remove. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Employee jackets hanging on dry storage racks / Manager moved jackets to a designated clo...
PASS April 16, 2015 at 5:13 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store anything on top of the ice machine | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper storage of wiping cloths. Keep in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Con...
FAIL April 2, 2015 at 4:36 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store anything on top of the ice machine | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper storage of wiping cloths. Keep in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Con...
PASS February 3, 2014 at 2:13 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Store scoop with handle above the ice. Spoon stored in stagnant water. Discontine. Store clean and dry in product with handle above fill line or in running water. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: San...
FAIL January 27, 2014 at 6:50 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Store scoop with handle above the ice. Spoon stored in stagnant water. Discontine. Store clean and dry in product with handle above fill line or in running water. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: San...
PASS May 14, 2013 at 4:20 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 8, 2012 at 4:32 PM
0 violations
PASS January 11, 2012 at 5:24 PM
0 violations
PASS August 24, 2011 at 4:15 PM
0 violations
PASS February 16, 2011 at 4:43 PM
0 violations
PASS March 27, 2009 at 2:24 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings:
PASS December 18, 2008 at 4:46 PM
0 violations
PASS July 8, 2008 at 12:20 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting:
FAIL June 30, 2008 at 12:32 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting:
PASS March 14, 2008 at 1:59 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) interior of unit and fan with soils clean to remove 2) bottom of unit with soils clean to remove | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 1) plumbing at 3 bay leaking repair | 35-6-501.111/...
FAIL March 6, 2008 at 3:04 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) interior of unit and fan with soils clean to remove 2) bottom of unit with soils clean to remove | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 1) plumbing at 3 bay leaking repair | 35-6-501.111/...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 20, 2007 at 7:04 PM
12 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: ...
FAIL September 13, 2007 at 6:58 PM
12 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: ...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department