Saugy Express @ Pvd

2000 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886
American
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Saugy Express @ Pvd stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Saugy Express @ Pvd's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the pre-flush spray hose at the 3-bay hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device. PIC adjusted spray hose.
5-202.13
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed various cleaning chemicals stored above equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles. PIC relocated cleaning chemicals to designated area.
7-201.11
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the back-room area during time of inspection. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC refilled soap dispenser.
6-301.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed the non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine with biofilm at the time of inspection.
4-602.13
64
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the three bay sink.
4-302.14
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of biofilm.
4-602.13
78
Nov 3, 2023
Opening
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saugy Express @ Pvd last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saugy Express @ Pvd on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saugy Express @ Pvd?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Saugy Express @ Pvd.

How does Saugy Express @ Pvd compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Saugy Express @ Pvd most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Saugy Express @ Pvd's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Saugy Express @ Pvd have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Saugy Express @ Pvd means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.