Speedway No 2816

61 Airport Road, Warwick, RI 02889
License: Cash Registers - 3-5
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Speedway No 2816 has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four times.

Compared to other Warwick restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3 bay sink is 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. Pre-flush sprayer to be adjusted to allow for the proper air gap when hanging above the sink.
5-202.13
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the dishwashing area was blocked by a storage rack. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket to the walk-in cooler door was observed torn and not in good repair. Equipment is to be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed in need of repair... - Floor tiles were observed to be in poor repair (Cracked/Chipped). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the office and storage areas was observed to have an accumulation of droppings and debris. Physical facilities are to be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and to aid in the current pest control program.
6-501.12
67
Jan 7, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety that is registered/licensed with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection. (Individual currently taking food safety course and test to become Registered Certified food safety manager for the location. Successful completion and submission of application to RIDOH CFP to be submitted to inspector.) (Currently no hot holding of food items being conducted.)
2-102.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the sanitizing solution dispenser on the wall was observed to not be dispensing properly. PIC is to ensure the sanitizing solution at the 3 bay sink is manually mixed and tested whenever needed for proper washing/rinsing/sanitizing of equipment and utensils. Per the PIC, a workorder is in place currently. (Sanitizer was properly setup at the time of inspection.) Call for service made same day.
4-501.11
90
Dec 24, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, there was no individual on site certified in food safety. There is to be a person on site, certified in food safety, at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. (Individual(s) currently due to take and test for food safety. Confirmation of successful completion to be submitted to inspector. Currently no hot holding of food items being conducted.)
2-103.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Baked Goods food items set for customer self-selection were observed to be lacking proper ingredient information. Food items removed from bulk and set for customer self-selection are to have labels available with the common name of the food and a list of ingredients/allergens for customer viewing.
3-602.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety that is registered/licensed with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection. (Individual currently taking food safety course and test to become Registered Certified food safety manager for the location. Successful completion and submission of application to RIDOH CFP to be submitted to inspector.) (Currently no hot holding of food items being conducted.)
2-102.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the sanitizing solution dispenser on the wall was observed to not be dispensing properly. PIC is to ensure the sanitizing solution at the 3 bay sink is manually mixed and tested whenever needed for proper washing/rinsing/sanitizing of equipment and utensils. PEr the PIC, a workorder is in place currently.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed in need of repair... - Floor tiles were observed to be in poor repair (Cracked/Chipped). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed to have an accumulation of soil residue, dust, and debris... - The floor in the walk-in cooler was observed to have debris and/or standing water under/behind shelving equipment - The air vents and ceiling tiles around them were observed to an accumulation of dust The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
67
Dec 10, 2024
Opening
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 - 400 ppm. PIC is to ensure that the sanitizer is properly manually mixed and tested due to wall mounted mixer unit not working properly.
4-601.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Baked Goods food items set for customer self-selection were observed to be lacking proper ingredient information. Food items removed from bulk and set for customer self-selection are to have labels available with the common name of the food and a list of ingredients/allergens for customer viewing.
3-602.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, there was no individual on site certified in food safety. There is to be a person on site, certified in food safety, at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-103.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed in need of repair... - Floor tiles were observed to be in poor repair (Cracked/Chipped). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed to have an accumulation of soil residue, dust, and debris... - The floor in the walk-in cooler was observed to have debris and/or standing water under/behind shelving equipment - The air vents and ceiling tiles around them were observed to an accumulation of dust The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety that is registered/licensed with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection.
2-102.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food/Beverage items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the sanitizing solution dispenser on the wall was observed to not be dispensing properly. PIC is to ensure the sanitizing solution at the 3 bay sink is manually mixed and tested whenever needed for proper washing/rinsing/sanitizing of equipment and utensils. PEr the PIC, a workorder is in place currently.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Speedway No 2816 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Speedway No 2816 on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Speedway No 2816?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Speedway No 2816.

How does Speedway No 2816 compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Speedway No 2816 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Speedway No 2816's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Speedway No 2816 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Speedway No 2816 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.