Speedway No 02817

1783-1789 Plainfield Pk, Johnston, RI 02919

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Jun 2, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The last inspection found 12 violations, up from one the time before.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Johnston restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 12 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The pipe under the sanitizer bay is lacking an air gap.

5-202.13

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Cheese was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Various items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Inspector observed single service items stored less than 6 inches off the ground. Single service/single use articles must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor

4-903.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves under the hot holding units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Plumbing installed: proper backflow device

Inspector notes: Inspector observed dumpster lid in poor repair (lid was detached). Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.111

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The recycle dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors (especially under shelves/equipment), walls, and ceilings (especially the back storage area) throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The light bulb in the walk-in freezer area is in poor repair (missing bulb). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing (sweater) were observed stored in the walk-in cooler area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-305.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the retail area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

May 18, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the 3 bay sink area is in poor repair. Floor tiles observed missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Speedway No 02817 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Speedway No 02817 on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Speedway No 02817?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Speedway No 02817.

How does Speedway No 02817 compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Speedway No 02817 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Speedway No 02817's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Speedway No 02817 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around 12 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Speedway No 02817 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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