Dunkin Donuts

Providence Place Mall, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Dunkin Donuts. On Jan 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The pattern that stands out is food-contact surfaces, which has been cited one time.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Dunkin Donuts's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine break tray) were observed with pink biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC stated machine was scheduled for cleaning today and took machine out of service.

4-601.11(A)

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

Inspector notes: A wiping rag and coffee grounds were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.13

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety licensed with RIDOH. Inspector provided application.

2-102.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -under prep unit hood -roller carts for refrigeration units -ice bin.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall under the 3-bay sink is in poor repair. Inspector observed a hole and broken coving. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under equipment throughout the establishment has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets on service area low boy were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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