Dunkin Donuts

259 Putnam Pk, Smithfield, RI 02917

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Dunkin Donuts has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to one.

The pattern that stands out is food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Smithfield sits at 78, putting Dunkin Donuts on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 21, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Cold hold drawer located in the sandwich prep area was not in good repair (ambient of 50 degrees F). No TCS items were observed.

4-501.11

Jul 9, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various items were observed held between 46-55 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC placed items in freezer for active cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine was observed with an accumulation of pink debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took ice machine out of service to clean and sanitize. Ice disposed of.

4-601.11(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was 100 parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for quat sanitizer is 200 ppm. PIC refilled buckets.

3-304.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cold hold drawers located in the sandwich prep area was not in good repair (ambient of 56 degrees F). PIC removed TCS items.

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered. PIC covered.

5-501.113

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various items were observed held between 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items were placed in freezer for active cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of yellow, orange, pink, and black debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took ice machine out of service to be washed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC relocated.

3-305.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Cold hold drawers were observed in poor repair in the sandwich prep area (ambient of 50 degrees F). PIC removed TCS items.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the Pepsi cooler, prep tables, and storage equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.

4-602.13

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

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 and walls 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

Apr 27, 2023

Environmental Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor under the front counter 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

Apr 10, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

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 five 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 Smithfield?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Smithfield average of 78.

Has Dunkin Donuts's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.

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 around two times per year on average.

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