Dunkin Donuts

162 Granite Street, Westerly, RI 02891

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: May 1, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Dunkin Donuts has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited two times.

Among Westerly restaurants, the typical score is 88; Dunkin Donuts is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 1, 2025

Opening

No violations found.

100

Oct 8, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a person in charge that has successfully completed an approved food safety manager certification course. Please email inspector proof that additional employees have been enrolled and completed an approved food safety course.

2-103.11

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

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: A container of cream cheese was observed held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Cream cheese container was observed stored above the fill line. Per person in charge, cream cheese had been in the prep unit for an unknown amount of time. Cream cheese was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Establishment must not store food above the fill line.

3-501.16(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.

4-302.14

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of large and small flies are not controlled as evidenced by flies throughout the establishment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment must schedule pest control services. Please email inspector proof of service.

6-501.111

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility, especially behind the ice machine and warewashing area, 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

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster and recyclable dumpster are not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered. The dumpster is in poor repair. Side door is removed. Dumpster must be repaired.

5-501.113

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

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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