Dunkin Donuts

FAIL

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM

Address
616 MASSACHUSETTS AV
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
65 inspections
21 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Observed liquid spills behind hot chocolate machine due to leaks / excessive crumbs at sandwich station and inside refrigerated drawers. Clean to remove all spills

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Observed stirring spoons stored in stagnant water. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain in use utensils clean / sanitized and stored on clean surface

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Observed milk reach in unit operating @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to contact HVAC for servicing of refrigerated unit. All open containers removed to walk in unit.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.15-C
✓ Corrected

Outside Receptacles (C)

Observed lids open on outside dumpsters. Remain closed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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