Dunkin Donuts

381 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Sep 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from one to five between inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That's lower than the typical Bristol restaurant, which scores around 85. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the back food preparation area was blocked by a speed rack. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. The speed rack was moved during the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live activity in front service area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to continue working with pest control to determine action plan.
6-501.111
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Pastries within the front display case were observed to have small flies landing on select food items during the time of inspection. Food items were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.
3-307.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the walk-in cooler. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the large ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
70
Aug 15, 2024
Opening
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The drainage pipe for the small ice machine next to oven in back prep area is lacking a properly designed air gap. Air gaps must be adjusted to prevent back siphonage of water in an event of negative pressure within water supply system.
5-202.13
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Dunkin Donuts's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.