Dunkin Donuts

1 Colfax St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from one violation up to seven.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, showing up two times.

Dunkin Donuts's latest score of 50 falls below the Pawtucket average of 87. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). No sanitizer was observed attached to dispenser. No warewashing permitted until establishment has sanitizer for 3 bay sink.

4-501.114

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Black specks of debris were observed in ice. All ice was voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.

3-101.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of pink residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine must be in good repair and thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to use.

4-602.11

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-101.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Top cold drawer at prep unit gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Ice machine panel cover was observed with black gaskets that were in poor repair. Interior of ice machine also had areas of poor repair at top of basin (black material observed frayed). Ice machine was taken out of service during time of inspection. Ice machine to be in good repair prior to use.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris: -floors under counter tops and equipment -floors in walk-in -walk-in cooler fanguards The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A coffee cup was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Coffee cup was removed at the time of inspection.

5-205.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine, and walk-in cooler fans have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Apr 1, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2024

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Food items was observed held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the sandwich prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. The prep unit was observed not in working order, food items were observed held on ice on the top and bottom draw. The middle draw food items were not being held on ice and was observed held at 50 degrees (food items voluntary disposed of) Food items on ice were moved to walk in cooler.

3-501.16(A)

Feb 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation debris.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five 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 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

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 one per visit to around seven 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.

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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