Dunkin Donuts

1800 Smith Street, North Providence, RI 02911

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

Restaurants in North Providence average 81, so Dunkin Donuts trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.

4-302.14

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

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

Inspector notes: The rinse bay drain stopper for the 3-bay sink was observed in poor repair, not holding water properly. Equipment must be in good repair. The 1 door lowboy gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The coving in the drive thru and dry storage area is in poor repair, observed tiles being held together with tape and lacking a proper seal. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC informed.

6-201.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Non-functional equipment (low boy refrigerator) was observed in the kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions. PIC informed.

6-501.114

Jul 14, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

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 roughly once per year on average.

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