Dunkin Donuts

820 Allens Ave, Providence, RI 02905
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Dunkin Donuts has been inspected three times since 2024. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection turned up six violations, more than the zero found previously.

Food-contact surfaces accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Dunkin Donuts trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black and pink residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit taken out of service to be washed and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water lacking at hand sinks in kitchen and front counter/prep area.
5-103.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in back kitchen and front counter area 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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (front entrance ), is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (front counter prep shelves and donut display bottom shelves ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
64
Nov 14, 2024
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop with handle in direct contact with sugar.PIC removed scoop.
3-307.11
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections 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 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

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 zero per visit to around six more recently.

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.

How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected around two times per year on average.