Dunkin Donuts

1404 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Pawtucket restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
90
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on all low boy units within the establishment. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The right handle on the nitro cooler was observed to be missing and the bottom right drawer of the prep unit was observed to be loose and not in good repair. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
90
Mar 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
10
In-use utensils: properly stored
43
Non-food contact surfaces clean
49
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pawtucket average of 87.

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 two 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 roughly once per year on average.