Honey Dew Donuts
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Honey Dew Donuts, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three to closer to six violations per visit.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Honey Dew Donuts' latest score of 82 falls below the Westerly average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Re-Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety at time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Pastries in walk-in freezer were uncovered and not protected from contamination.
3-307.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Lowboy door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair.
4-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
82
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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.
6-501.111
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No person was certified in food safety at time of inspection. Someone must be certified in food safety during all hours of operation.
2-102.12(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by small flying insects and caresses throughout establishment. 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.
6-501.111
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of: 1) Rolling racks (food residue, other debris) 2) Dry storage shelving (rodent droppings) 3) Light shields (insect carcasses)
4-602.13
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 44-56 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was observed stacked and stored over the fill line; establishment must not fill food above the fill line. See disposal.
3-501.16(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed pastries in the walk-in freezer uncovered and unprotected from contamination.
3-307.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Lowboy door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair.
4-501.11
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The coving/floor in the back kitchen area is in poor repair, inspector observed missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.13
43
Sep 24, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Chest coolers door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
95
Sep 10, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 43-58 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, cream cheese had been in the prep unit since the day prior and the rest of the food had been placed in the prep unit about 1.5 hours prior to inspection. Cream cheese was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The rest of the food was relocated to another refrigeration unit to cool. Food was observed stored over the fill line. Temperature logs were reviewed during time of inspection. Establishment is not consistently taking temperatures. Establishment must take temperatures to ensure food is held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Hashbrowns were placed hot in the prep unit in containers greater than four inches deep and stacked on top of each other. Hashbrowns were observed held at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Per person in charge, hashbrowns were cooked about 1.5 hours prior to inspection. Hashbrowns were spread out on a shallow pan and relocated to the freezer to cool.
3-501.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by flies in the icing station. 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. Establishment must have pest control service the establishment. Establishment must come up with a plan of action to control pests.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Chest coolers door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
67
Aug 26, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 47-52 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food was placed in the unit about an hour prior to inspection. Food was relocated to another refrigeration unit to cool. Food was observed stored over the fill line. Per owner, establishment will do more employee training. Establishment must log temperature for review upon reinspection. Temperature logs were given to the person in charge during time of visit.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by flies in the donut rack area, the icing station, and near the coolers in the back. 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. Pest control services were servicing the establishment during time of inspection. Please email inspector pest control records.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Chest cooler door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
74
Aug 13, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sausage was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Sausage was observed stored over the fill line. Per person in charge, sausage was just placed in the prep unit recently. Sausage was relocated to the walk-in cooler to cool. Establishment must not fill food over the fill line.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by flies in the donut rack area, the icing station, and near the chest coolers in the back. 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. Establishment must schedule pest control services. Please email inspector pest control invoice.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Chest cooler door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
74
Aug 5, 2024
Environmental Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 43-49 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was observed stored over the fill line. Per person in charge, food was stocked about an hour prior to inspection. Food was relocated to cool. Establishment must not fill food above the fill line.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 43-46 degrees Fahrenheit in the chest cooler #1. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the unit for a long time. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The ambient air temperature was observed at 46 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Chest cooler #1 was taken out of service and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Chest cooler #1 must be repaired/replaced/adjusted.
3-501.16(A)
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. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Ice machine was taken out of service and must not be used until it is cleaned.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by flies in the donut rack area, the icing station, and near the chest coolers in the back room. 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.
6-501.111
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink at the front counter. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink at the front counter was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Chest cooler gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the chest cooler #1 have an accumulation of water and other debris. Chest cooler must be cleaned.
4-602.13
45
Jun 2, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
95
May 4, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: The kitchen does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-204.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
86
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
22
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
47
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
52
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Honey Dew Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Honey Dew Donuts on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 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 nine times, more than any other issue at Honey Dew Donuts.
How does Honey Dew Donuts compare to other restaurants in Westerly?
Honey Dew Donuts most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.
Has Honey Dew Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Honey Dew Donuts have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three 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 around four times per year on average.
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