Dunkin Donuts

1075 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Sep 24, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts three times, with records going back to 2024. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Sep 24, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near four.

Certified food protection manager comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Providence restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 24, 2024

Environmental Complaint

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

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The kitchen handsink is lacking a hand-washing sink.

6-301.12

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.

2-102.12

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the rolling rack have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Jul 25, 2024

Environmental Complaint

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

View 4 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A food employee failed to wash his/her hands after using a gloved hand to wipe their nose. Food employees must clean their hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and change in tasks. Employee informed and completed proper hygiene during inspection.

2-301.14

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of pink residue and other debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the office/storage area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceiling and wall in the ice machine area and floors in boiler room have an accumulation of soil residue and other debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Mar 12, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

3 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Low boy gaskets in service area were not in good repair.

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The refuse area has an accumulation of used equipment (barrels and soda returns) and leaf litter. PIC stated the area is shared with another establishment, equipment belongs to that establishment.

5-501.115

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have debris from construction. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Facility must clean and sanitize all surfaces prior to opening.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Sep 24, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager 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 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

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 four 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.

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