Honey Dew Donuts

179 Front Street, Lincoln, RI 02865

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Honey Dew Donuts has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Honey Dew Donuts scores about where you'd expect for a Lincoln restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice bin) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the low boy milk coolers, and the small prep unit. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Dec 30, 2024

Routine

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

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (Ice Machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action - Ice machine was emptied at time of inspection. All ice was voluntarily disposed of. Ice machine is to be cleaned and sanitized. Photo of cleaned and sanitized ice machine must be sent to RIDOH.

4-601.11(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Linguica was observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Item was tempted at 78 DF. Product was voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.13

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking drain plugs to fill three bay. Establishment must be able to fill all compartments of three bay sink.

4-301.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting board on prep unit one is very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the milk low boy.

4-501.11

Apr 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

4-402.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

4-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honey Dew Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Honey Dew Donuts on file is from Dec 29, 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 Lincoln?

Honey Dew Donuts most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lincoln average of 87.

Has Honey Dew Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Honey Dew 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.

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.

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