Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025
82
Score
Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up two times.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score is in line with the Providence average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm. 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, and bagged ice will be used until that is completed.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The area beneath the 3 bay sink near the grease trap is in poor repair, impacting its ability to be cleaned. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
82
Mar 11, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Food safety managers linked to this establishment have all expired or no longer work at this facility.
2-102.12
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice bucket not stored inverted.
4-901.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: donut storage cabinet kitchen cart latte pitcher bin grease trap container
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris, especially near the back outside door. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Mar 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Per interview of staff, blender bowl for Oasis machine are only washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the end of the day. The surfaces of equipment that contacts time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as meats and cheeses must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every four hours.
4-602.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in bins in the front service area.
4-903.11(A)
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea
2-501.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the front service area was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: ice bucket donut storage cabinet prep table containers & lids on prep table plastic lid storage bins donut display case The grease trap container had an accumulation of drainage from the grease trap.
4-602.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Food safety managers linked to this establishment have all expired or no longer work at this facility. The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors especially in the walk in cooler, and in the storage area near the kitchen door 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall in the front service area is in poor repair, with several tiles missing. The cabinets in the front service area are in poor repair, with the laminate peeling off. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice buckets observed not stored inverted.
4-901.11
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
Inspector notes: Numerous plastic food containers observed not in good repair, cracked with edges missing.
4-502.11(A)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored on dry storage rack. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” 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 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 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.
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