Honey Dew Donuts

2084 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI 02864

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Honey Dew Donuts has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after seven on the prior visit.

Across the inspection history, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Honey Dew Donuts's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the milk cooler. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Jul 3, 2023

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the front area/service area is in poor repair missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Kitchen grout is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.13

Jun 20, 2023

Environmental Complaint

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: Dry racks located in the preparation area were observed rusty and not in good repair.

4-101.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Plumbing below the mop sink is in poor repair. Water observed leaking.

5-205.15

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by fruit/drain flies (in front/service-preparation area and 3 bay sink area) and roaches (back/mop sink area). 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. Copy of pest control assessment required by food inspector.

6-501.111

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back door, 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Standing water was observed under the 2-door reach-in refrigeration unit at the service area. Pictures taken.

4-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen/back area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.

6-501.16

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: - The wall next to employee bathroom is in poor repair. - The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the front area/service area is in poor repair missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. - Wall behind ice holder (service area) is in poor repair. - Wall and floor under hand sink at the service area was observed with an accumulation of mold.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area under 3 bay sink, grease trap, behind stove, oven, ice machine, refrigeration units have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the dry storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-305.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Hash browns potatoes were observed held at 71 degrees Fahrenheit stored over preparation unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food item was voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.16(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honey Dew Donuts last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Honey Dew Donuts?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Honey Dew Donuts.

How does Honey Dew Donuts compare to other restaurants in Cumberland?

Honey Dew Donuts most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cumberland average of 88.

Has Honey Dew Donuts's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Honey Dew Donuts have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Honey Dew 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 Honey Dew Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Honey Dew Donuts is inspected around two times per year on average.

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