Honey Dew Donuts

1085 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Honey Dew Donuts three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Honey Dew Donuts' 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the sanitizer bucket was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 - 400 ppm.
4-501.114
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3-bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
74
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the sanitizer bucket was observed at 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 - 300 ppm.
4-501.114
86
Aug 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of the counter lowboy unit observed at 44 degrees F. Top of this lowboy unit was warm to the touch. Food products evaluated and TCS foods relocated to properly functioning cold hold unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Service call to be placed and no TCS foods are to be stored in this unit until it is repaired and maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.
3-501.16(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the lift-up cold hold unit observed in poor repair, splitting away from the seal. Gasket is to be replaced.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honey Dew Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Honey Dew Donuts on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Honey Dew Donuts?

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

How does Honey Dew Donuts compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Honey Dew Donuts most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Honey Dew Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Honey Dew Donuts have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

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 roughly once per year on average.