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Downtown Boston Dunkin’ closed after sewage, rat droppings found

Inspectors visited the location on Cambridge Street twice this month.

The Dunkin' logo is seen on another storefront, in 2022. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File

January 22, 2024

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A Dunkin’ in Downtown Boston is closing after the restaurant failed two health inspections earlier this month, according to city reports.

The Dunkin’ at 106 Cambridge St. closed after their license was temporarily suspended on Jan. 4. Health inspectors noted rat droppings found in the common area, a hole in a wall leaking water into dry storage, and sewage leaking from the bathroom into common areas.

A week later, the inspectors returned on Jan. 11 and noted the same infractions.

The reports say the restaurant should clean to remove the sewage and rat droppings and repair the bathroom leaks. Dunkin’ posted a sign on the door, news outlets reported, saying the location is temporarily closed.

In a statement, Dunkin said the whole building, which includes other restaurants, was affected by the health inspector’s findings.

“The City of Boston Health and Building Inspectors shut down the entire building due to violations in the common area basement; therefore, all businesses connected to that area were temporarily closed,” a spokesperson said. “The store will reopen once the landlord corrects issues identified by the city. Dunkin adheres to health department guidelines in the safe operation of its restaurants.”

Two nearby locations are open to customers. One is down the street at 296 Cambridge St., and the other by City Hall Plaza on Tremont Street.