Dunkin Donuts

2738 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around one violation found each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Johnston sits at 77, putting Dunkin Donuts on the better side of that line. Pulling back, the record reflects steady performance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Food Complaint

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were supplied at the time of inspection.

6-301.12

Nov 4, 2025

Food Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Milk and cream were observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in the milk dispenser. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Establishment is not to use milk dispenser until it is able to keep the milk/cream at 41 DF or less. Milk and cream were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

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. Paper towels were added at the time of inspection.

6-301.12

Oct 2, 2025

Environmental Complaint

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.13

Jul 31, 2025

Environmental Complaint

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the (lowboy ) refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Food product ) were observed stored on the floor in the (walk in freezer ). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

2-402.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in back kitchen(under equipment) have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

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

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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

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in the restroom is lacking signage. A sign or poster must notify food employees to wash their hands.

6-301.14

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Employees beverages and personal items was observed being store in food prep area. Employees personal items may not be stored in food prep areas.

3-307.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the food prep shelves and cold drawer shelves have an accumulation of food residue and/or other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in back kitchen area under equipment have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five 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 three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Johnston average of 77.

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 one 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 three times per year on average.

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