Dunkin Donuts

151 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Jul 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to two.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Smithfield average 78, so Dunkin Donuts is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Cold hold drawers located in the sandwich prep area was not in good repair (observed bottom drawers not closing tightly).

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the sandwich prep units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 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 44-52 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 walk-in for active cooling and discarded items based on time/temp.

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 food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC discarded ice and took ice machine out of service to be washed and sanitized.

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 0 parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for quat sanitizer is 200 ppm. PIC refilled sani buckets.

3-304.14

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration. PIC notified and corrected.

3-304.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Cold hold drawers located in the sandwich prep area was not in good repair (observed bottom drawers not closing tightly).

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

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

4-602.13

May 13, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a Rhode Island Certified Food Protection Manager. Application provided.

2-102.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator doors gaskets ([3] 1 door lowboys and cold drawers at prep unit) were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

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

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Light in walk-in freezer was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jul 16, 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 Smithfield?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 90 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 two violations compared to about five 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.

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