Dunkin Donuts

231 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown, RI 02879

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical South Kingstown restaurant, which scores around 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The ice machine drainpipes are lacking an air gap (currently equipped with an air break). The drainpipes are to be shortened/adjusted so the ends are not below the floor rim of the floor drainpipe and to prevent possible contamination between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed (Ice Machine).

5-402.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Areas of the tile and tile grout in the back prep area is in poor repair (worn/thinning/cracking). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Areas of the facility were observed to have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris under and behind equipment. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Oct 16, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: The dish washing area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. Per the PIC, a hand sink is ordered and due to be installed. PIC is to contact inspector when hand sink is installed.

5-203.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Areas of the tile and tile grout in the back prep area are in poor repair (worn/thinning/cracking). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. (At the time of re-inspection, the tile floor and grout lines were observed to be in the process of being repaired.)

6-501.11

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: The dish washing area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Per the PIC at the time of inspection, if needed, hands are washed in the bathroom when working in the dish/prep area. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.

5-203.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A scoop with a handle was observed stored with the handle in the food (Sugar). Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Scoop was adjusted at the time of inspection.

3-304.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food-contact surfaces of the refrigeration gaskets, shelving, and other internal surfaces were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Areas of the tile and tile grout in the back prep area is in poor repair (worn/thinning/cracking). 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 Feb 4, 2026. 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 three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in South Kingstown?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the South Kingstown average of 87.

Has Dunkin Donuts's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

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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