Scrub-A-Dub Auto Wash Centers

1390 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Scrub-A-Dub Auto Wash Centers has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.

Scrub-A-Dub Auto Wash Centers' latest score of 58 falls below the Warwick average of 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the following chemicals (Mr. Clean, Air Fresher, Foam skin cleanser, little bottle with red substance and orange clean) stored above 3-bay sink during time of inspection. 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 following chemicals to designated area during time of inspection.

7-201.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink observed in the 3-bay sink area was blocked by boxes and chair. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. PIC moved boxes and chair.

5-205.11

No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in 3-bay area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front area, back area and car wash sliding door area, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. PIC informed.

6-202.15

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fans located in walk-in beverage cooler has an accumulation of dust. Informed PIC.

4-602.13

Outdoor refuse receptacles lack tight-fitting lids (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster side door was observed opened. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept closed after every uses. Staff closed dumpster door at time of inspection.

5-501.15

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Observed mop in stagnant water during time of inspection. Mops must be allowed to air dry after use. Reviewed proper mop drying with PIC.

6-501.16

Dec 14, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: A hose is connected to the faucet at the mop sink. This faucet is lacking a backflow prevention device. An approved backflow prevention device is required in order to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment.

5-202.13

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the sandwich refrigeration unit. 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

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay.

4-302.14

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Scrub-A-Dub Auto Wash Centers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Scrub-A-Dub Auto Wash Centers on file is from Apr 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Scrub-A-Dub Auto Wash Centers compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Scrub-A-Dub Auto Wash Centers most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Scrub-A-Dub Auto Wash Centers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Scrub-A-Dub Auto Wash Centers have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Scrub-A-Dub Auto Wash Centers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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