Gulf Express

1196 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Gulf Express is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Warwick facility scores 86, putting Gulf Express on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the employee bathroom was lacking paper towels. Paper towels provided at the time of inspection.
6-301.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Various food items throughout the facility were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and retail area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Establishment was observed to have areas of cluttered items creating possible harborage conditions within the store. Food and nonfood items are to be stored in a way to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
82
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a hand-washing sink for use at the 3 Bay Sink area. A hand sink is to be installed for use at the e 3 bay sink for washing hands after cleaning and sanitizing coffee equipment. Sale of coffee is to be discontinued until hand sink is installed.
5-204.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the employee bathroom was lacking paper towels. Paper towels supplied at the time of inspection.
6-301.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution used for the coffee equipment.
4-302.14
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Surfaces next to and behind the 3 bay sink are observed have exposed wood. Wood is to be covered/sealed to be non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gulf Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gulf Express on file is from Feb 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gulf Express?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gulf Express.

How does Gulf Express compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Gulf Express most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Gulf Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gulf Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

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.