Honey Dew Donuts

1889 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI 02919

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Honey Dew Donuts has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 2, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with six violations after 10 on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Johnston restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Sausage and cheese were observed held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit (over stacked in prep unit). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC placed items in freezer for active cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

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

4-302.14

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Bagels were observed stored in non-food grade plastic bags.

3-307.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the retail and back storage area, 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -ice maker, -freezer units, -prep unit.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walls and ceiling in the back storage area is in poor repair (observed holes, previous water damage, and exposed insulation. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Deli meat was observed held at (44-50) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Product Disposed.

3-501.16(A)

No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in back storage area was lacking paper towels.

6-301.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. V&D poster given to PIC via email.

2-501.11

No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the back storage area was lacking handwashing soap.

6-301.11

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

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen and back storage area have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the back storage was blocked by mop buckets. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

6-301.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceilings in the back storage area is in poor repair(tiles ripped and/or holes). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of food product are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The coving in the kitchen area is in poor repair(detaching from wall). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honey Dew Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Honey Dew Donuts on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Honey Dew Donuts?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Honey Dew Donuts.

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

Honey Dew Donuts most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.

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 six violations compared to about 10 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.

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