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Dunkin Donuts

970 Douglas Pk Bldg A Unit C, Smithfield, RI 02917
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Dunkin Donuts has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 1, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from zero to nine.

Proper cold holding temperatures comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Smithfield facility scores 78, putting Dunkin Donuts on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 48 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 milk in walk-in cooler.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was <100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 ppm. PIC redid sanitizer.
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Utensils (stirring spoons) were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Single service items were observed stored on the floor in the storage area. Single service/use items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor. PIC relocated item.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Walk-in freezer was not in good repair (thick ice buildup around compressor and on floor under compressor). PIC placed a work order prior to inspection.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves under donut stations and sandwich/beverage stations have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.
4-602.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility (including behind equipment) 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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. PIC placed a work order prior to inspection.
6-202.15
55
Sep 1, 2023
Opening
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Smithfield average of 78.

Has Dunkin Donuts's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around nine more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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