Dunkin Donuts

14 Pleasant Valley Parkway, Providence, RI 02908
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Sep 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.Unit taken out of service to washed and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: 2 Dr Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (food storage shelves, refrigerators, and and single service item shelves ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility 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
78
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the food storage shelves in front counter area have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces 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 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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.