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DUNKIN DONUTS BLUE HILL AVE

Latest: PASS August 18, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Bakery

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Fields Corner (Red Line)

Address
456 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02121
Inspection History
51 inspections
12 failures
License
License #21597
Last inspected: August 18, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS August 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): At the time of the inspection previously frozen cooked egg patties inside of the walk-in cooler were at approximately 48F. Milk in the addition...
PASS February 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
0 violations
PASS July 17, 2024 at 6:56 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): At the time of the inspection previously frozen cooked egg patties inside of the walk-in cooler were at approximately 48F. Milk in the addition...
FAIL July 12, 2024 at 3:12 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): At the time of the inspection previously frozen cooked egg patties inside of the walk-in cooler were at approximately 48F. Milk in the addition...
PASS February 1, 2024 at 7:16 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked egg patties inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 49F. Possibly due to the drawer not closing properly. Address ...
FAIL January 9, 2024 at 4:21 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked egg patties inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 49F. Possibly due to the drawer not closing properly. Address ...
PASS October 24, 2023 at 7:08 PM
0 violations
PASS March 10, 2023 at 8:30 PM
0 violations
PASS August 4, 2022 at 6:31 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Repair wall below hand wash sink. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): some ceiling tiles out of place near exhausthood repair. | 590.006/6-501.14-C ...
FAIL July 22, 2022 at 6:15 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Repair wall below hand wash sink. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): some ceiling tiles out of place near exhausthood repair. | 590.006/6-501.14-C ...
PASS February 25, 2022 at 9:04 PM
0 violations
PASS December 10, 2021 at 5:26 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 16, 2021 at 2:35 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Shelving below the counters along the service area are worn and broken causing pourous surfaces to be exposed. Repair to ensure surface is smooth nonpourous durable and cleanable. Ti...
PASS March 15, 2021 at 7:19 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Products hot held at sandwich line at 115F- Voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection | 590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durabili...
FAIL March 8, 2021 at 8:07 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Products hot held at sandwich line at 115F- Voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection | 590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durabili...
PASS October 14, 2020 at 3:41 PM
0 violations
PASS July 27, 2020 at 3:07 PM
0 violations
PASS March 29, 2019 at 5:51 PM
0 violations
PASS December 20, 2018 at 6:09 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Caulking worn around mop sink repair. Repair splashguard loose at hand sink repair. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor around mop sink area to remove visible soil.
FAIL December 13, 2018 at 5:43 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Caulking worn around mop sink repair. Repair splashguard loose at hand sink repair. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor around mop sink area to remove visible soil.
PASS May 21, 2018 at 7:24 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Panel on side of ice machine damaged exposing insulation- Repair to make smooth durable and cleanable | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe below 3 bay sink to grease trap leaking- Repair
FAIL May 14, 2018 at 12:47 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Panel on side of ice machine damaged exposing insulation- Repair to make smooth durable and cleanable | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe below 3 bay sink to grease trap leaking- Repair
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 3, 2017 at 4:10 PM
1 violation
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: replace all missing doors on dumpster asap
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 8, 2017 at 5:08 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair hot/cold water faucet in women's bathroom - asap | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: dumpster overflowing - correct asap | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: cle...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 13, 2016 at 2:32 PM
1 violation
42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: return all empty milk crates through-out to owners do not use as shelving
PASS February 17, 2016 at 1:30 PM
0 violations
PASS January 4, 2016 at 6:33 PM
5 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Inside ice bin at front service counter with black markings. Clean to remove. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Plastic bins and tongs being stored i...
FAIL December 28, 2015 at 3:35 PM
5 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Inside ice bin at front service counter with black markings. Clean to remove. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Plastic bins and tongs being stored i...
PASS September 2, 2015 at 5:48 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Soapy water in the wash basin abutting ice machine door as source of contamination. Ensure ice not being contaminated with soapy water. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Wash bay next to ice machine. Sep...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 13, 2015 at 2:03 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Soapy water in the wash basin abutting ice machine door as source of contamination. Ensure ice not being contaminated with soapy water. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Wash bay next to ice machine. Sep...
FAIL July 13, 2015 at 2:40 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Soapy water in the wash basin abutting ice machine door as source of contamination. Ensure ice not being contaminated with soapy water. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employees at front ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 6, 2015 at 12:17 PM
11 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Refrigeration drawer unit at front sandwich station operating at an elevated temperature (47F) . Unable to maintain product temperature at 41F or below. Repair. Ham 46F cheese 48F egg...
FAIL June 26, 2015 at 6:56 PM
9 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Refrigeration drawer unit at front sandwich station operating at an elevated temperature (47F) . Unable to maintain product temperature at 41F or below. Repair. Ham 46F cheese 48F egg...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 2, 2015 at 1:12 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 17, 2014 at 2:09 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor below storage racks inside walk in cooler. Unit at 35F
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 6, 2013 at 2:07 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all reach-in's through-out
PASS April 8, 2013 at 2:26 PM
2 violations
42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: clean area surrounding dumpster area | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: provide a food allergen certificate at once
FAIL March 25, 2013 at 5:30 PM
2 violations
42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: clean area surrounding dumpster area | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: provide a food allergen certificate at once
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS October 23, 2012 at 5:17 PM
0 violations
PASS May 29, 2012 at 3:01 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide a thermometer for tonic/milk reach-in provide thermometers in all reach-in's that are missing ones | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: replace all broken doors/c...
FAIL May 11, 2012 at 3:40 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide a thermometer for tonic/milk reach-in provide thermometers in all reach-in's that are missing ones | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: replace all broken doors/c...
PASS October 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM
0 violations
PASS April 1, 2011 at 1:47 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 21, 2011 at 4:01 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: PROVIDE- labels on all spray bottles ( even water )- | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: TO LEFT of "pepsi " glass door cooler -CLEAN the blue gasket of the low refrige #3-o...
PASS July 29, 2010 at 2:39 PM
0 violations
PASS February 25, 2010 at 3:37 PM
0 violations
PASS October 29, 2009 at 5:50 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 27, 2009 at 5:35 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Grease trap rusty repair.
PASS July 15, 2008 at 5:51 PM
4 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe leaking below 3 bay sink. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Covers defective on dumpster replace. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Ceiling tiles...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department