Dunkin Donuts

496 Main Road, Tiverton, RI 02878
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 31, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Compared to other Tiverton restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). Sanitizer bottle was observed empty during time of inspection. Bottle was replaced and sanitizer read at correct concentration.
4-501.114
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the prep area entryway and men's restroom. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the left side icemachine and entryway handsink have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a Rhode Island Certified Food Protection Manager. Establishment must register with the state. Application emailed to the PIC.
2-102.12(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
67
May 30, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a Rhode Island Certified Food Protection Manager. Establishment must register with the state. Application emailed to the PIC.
2-102.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the backroom, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Two iced coffee handles connected to dispenser were observed held together by black tape. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
82
Apr 10, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Certified food protection manager
2
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tiverton average of 84.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

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.

How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected roughly once per year on average.