Honey Dew Donuts
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
74
Score
Honey Dew Donuts has been inspected five times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after six on the prior visit.
When inspectors have written things up, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Westerly facility scores 88, putting Honey Dew Donuts on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the espresso machine is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-402.13
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 42-43 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
3-501.16(A)
74
Mar 2, 2026
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 47-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.
3-501.16(A)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the espresso machine is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-402.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting (being held together with tape). Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit was not in good repair, ambient observed at 47F. PIC took unit out of service at time of inspection.
4-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the mop sink area and back door have missing/cracked tiles. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch
6-201.13
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(A)
61
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 48-51 degrees Fahrenheit in prep unit. Inspector observed foods stacked, ambient temperature was observed at 49F. PIC removed stacked foods to another unit, ambient temperature was observed at 41F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Reviewed proper cold holding procedures.
3-501.16(A)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the espresso machine is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-402.13
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beef was observed thawing in a container of stagnant water. 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.
3-501.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the mop sink area and back door have missing tiles. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-501.11
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-400 ppm.
4-501.115
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(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Inspector observed tape holding it together. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
55
Apr 1, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the expresso machine is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-402.13
86
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the expresso machine is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-402.13
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 47-50 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 ham and linguica had been out of temperature for an unknown amount of time. Ham and linguica were voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Per person in charge, sausage had been out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Sausage was relocated to bottom of prep unit to cool. Food was observed stored over the fill line. Establishment must not fill the containers over the fill line.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a person in charge that has successfully completed an approved food safety certification course. Please email inspector proof that additional employees have been enrolled and completed an approved food safety course.
2-103.11
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. 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)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, 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
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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 Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Honey Dew Donuts?
Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited five 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 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.
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 two violations compared to about six 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.
How often is Honey Dew Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Honey Dew Donuts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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