Dunkin Donuts

740 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI 02904

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

High Risk

Dunkin Donuts has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from six violations up to eight.

Proper cold holding temperatures comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Environmental Complaint

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Chemical) 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 food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.

7-201.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Sausage and eggs observed held at 45-49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Sausage and eggs were placed in freezer to rapidly chill. Discussed the prep unit being in the sun impacting temperature control.

3-501.16(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors including in the walk in freezer and walk in cooler have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towels observed stored unprotected in the toilet room.

4-903.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigerator, ice bin, counters, shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster enclosure has an accumulation of dirt and rocks.

5-501.115

Jul 20, 2023

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Sausage was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Sausage was placed in freezer to rapidly chill. Discussed not overfilling bins in prep unit with PIC.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized. Bagged ice will be used.

4-601.11(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Bagged ice observed stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine, the syrup shelves, and beverage refrigerator at the front service line have an accumulation of food residue and debris.

4-602.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster enclosure and surrounding area has an accumulation of trash and vegetation. Dumpster area must be maintained clean.

5-501.115

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

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 six per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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