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Dunkin Donuts

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Address
616 MASSACHUSETTS AV
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
62 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

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

**Observed front prep tables with coffee spills / food debris including behind hot chocolate machine. Thoroughly clean throughout slow periods of the day to prevent build up; **Observed dusty filters on ice machine. Clean to remove

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 590.002/2-402.11-C

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Observed employee working front counter without hair restraint. Provide and ensure all staff are wearing hair restraints to prevent contamination

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Observed pooled water under and around single door reach in unit @ frozen drink station. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure floor are clean and dry

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department