Dunkin Donuts

50 Admiral Street, Providence, RI 02908
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Dunkin Donuts is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (bakers racks, prep table shelves, oven,counters ) 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 in back kitchen, front counter, and storage rooms 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
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the on top of food product in storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
86
Feb 8, 2024
Environmental Complaint
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was (0) parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be (200-400) ppm.
4-501.115
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the bakers racks have an accumulation of food debris.
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in walk in coolers, floors under storage racks in back storage area, floors under behind equipment throughout establishment 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
82
Apr 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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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 Jul 21, 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 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.

How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected roughly once per year on average.