Honey Dew Donuts
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025
86
Score
Honey Dew Donuts has been inspected three times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Warwick restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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
Apr 29, 2025
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The back door to the outside, located in the kitchen, 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 corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: The door of a large chest refrigerator in the ware washing area was observed in poor repair (gasket and interior plastic cover falling off)
4-101.19
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: -Several ceiling tiles were observed to be stained in the back. -The ceiling in the back and front prep area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
86
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer solution bucket was observed at (0) parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label between (200ppm-400pm). Staff changed sanitizer bucket to correction concentration (200ppm) during time of inspection.
7-204.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several food items (cheese, ham, sausage, Linguisa, chicken salad, burrito mix, eggs, steak, egg bites, were observed held at (48-55) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC voluntarily disposed of food items.
3-501.16(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese, sausages and linguiça were 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. Person-in charge moved foods to thaw in refrigeration.
3-501.13
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed thermometer located in lowboy in poor repair/need adjustment. Thermometer stuck at 55 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Person-in-charge discarded old thermometer and placed a new thermometer in cold-hold prep unit during time of inspection.
4-502.11(B)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed blenders being rinsed out in hand sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. PIC discontinued rinsing blenders in hand sink at time of inspection.
5-205.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed cold hold prep unit located in the prep service area not in good repair during time of inspection. Prep unit shall not be used for TCS foods until prep unit temperature is at 41 degrees Fahrenheits or below. PIC place service order for prep unit with eta of 1pm.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The door of a large chest refrigerator in the ware washing area was observed in poor repair (gaskets and interior plastic cover falling off).
4-501.11
Refuse receptacles not suitable or in poor condition
Inspector notes: Observed the outside dumpster not covered/closed. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Several ceiling tiles were observed to be stained in ware washing area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
45
Mar 4, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a sheet pan holding bagels. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC voluntarily disposed of ice and took ice machine out of service.
4-601.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The back ware-washing and prep area is lacking a hand-washing sink. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand washing sink in the front service area was observed being used as a dump sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Hand washing aids (soap dispenser) was observed at the mop sink. A sink used for FOOD preparation or UTENSIL washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes, may not be provided with the handwashing aids and devices.
6-301.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The door of a large chest freezer was observed in poor repair (gaskets and interior plastic cover fall off).
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit have an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm.
4-602.13
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the back room (above ware-washing and oven) area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-101.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of ice bine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
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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 Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Honey Dew Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Honey Dew Donuts.
How does Honey Dew Donuts compare to other restaurants in Warwick?
Honey Dew Donuts most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Warwick average of 86.
Has Honey Dew Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Honey Dew Donuts have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 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.
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