Gulf Express

2148 Broad St, Cranston, RI 02905
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Gulf Express, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Cranston restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the mini fridge. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-204-112
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in are constructed of concrete which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
90
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in are constructed of concrete which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
95
Apr 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gulf Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gulf Express on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gulf Express?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gulf Express.

How does Gulf Express compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Gulf Express most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cranston average of 88.

Has Gulf Express's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Gulf Express have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gulf Express 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 Gulf Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gulf Express is inspected roughly once per year on average.