Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used, which has been cited three times.
Dunkin Donuts's latest score of 70 falls below the East Providence average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above/adjacent to food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment has employees certified through a food safety management course. One employee must register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager.
2-102.12(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients were not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in receiving, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Flooring in areas throughout the facility is in poor repair, with cracked tiles and unsealed cement. Per interview of manager, remodel is expected soon.
6-101.11
70
Dec 22, 2025
Food Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer buckets observed stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by locating them in an area that is not above/beside food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The receiving door is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Flooring in areas throughout the facility is in poor repair, with cracked tiles and unsealed cement. Per interview of manager, remodel is expected next year.
6-101.11
70
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer buckets were stored on the same shelf with food/equipment/single service articles. Chemicals must be stored below any food/equipment/single service articles.
7-201.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies observed not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor to the side and in the front of the walk-in cooler, near the receiving door, and behind the donut case, is in poor repair. Tiles are cracked and the area in front of the walk-in is concrete/cement. These areas are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The receiving door is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: 2-drawer cold hold unit is not in good repair. Large amount of ice build-up observed. These drawers are not currently being used. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
67
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of sugar are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of lowboy unit #3 observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket replaced during inspection.
4-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor to the side and in the front of the walk-in cooler, near the receiving door, and behind the donut case, is in poor repair. Tiles are cracked and the area in front of the walk-in is concrete/cement. These areas are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.
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 five per visit.
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.
How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected around two times per year on average.
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