Dunkin Donuts

8 Chapel View Boulevard, Cranston, RI 02920
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around zero violations found each time.

When inspectors have written things up, insects, rodents, & animals not present has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

The city-wide average for Cranston sits at 88, putting Dunkin Donuts on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by accumulation of droppings in the office 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.
6-501.111
90
May 23, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Taco filling and tomatoes were observed with a mold like substance in the cold drawers. PIC voluntarily disposed of food items.
3-101.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Eggs and other food items were observed held at 45-47 degrees Fahrenheit in the flip top prep unit with cold drawers. Ambient temperature of the unit was 46 degrees Fahrenheit. All food items were placed in the unit under 2 hours prior of inspection and moved to refrigeration to rapidly cool. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
3-501.16(A)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The ice machine was observed with an air-break. The ice machine is lacking an air-gap. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The flip top prep unit with cold drawers was observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit taken out of service until it can be serviced/repaired/replaced. Equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents, & animals not present has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Dunkin Donuts's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around zero per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected around two times per year on average.