Dunkin Donuts

672 Plainfield Street, Providence, RI 02909
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts has been inspected three times since 2024. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Nov 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

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

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a donut cart. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the 1 door reach-in and cold drawers have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the dry storage area 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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board in the prep area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
78
Oct 28, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
95
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese and cream cheese were observed held at 46-49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview with PIC, foods were just put in unit. PIC moved to another refrigerator.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, ambient of prep unit was 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Per interview with PIC, foods were just put in unit. All food was moved to another unit.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
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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 Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three 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.