Speedway No 02820

305 Phenix Ave, Cranston, RI 02920

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Cranston facility scores 88, putting Speedway No 02820 on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored on the same shelf with food/equipment/single service articles in the back storage area. Chemicals were relocated to proper area.

7-201.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken wings and mini tacos were observed held at 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit in the pizza warmer. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, foods were placed in the unit under an hour prior to inspection. PIC elected to dispose of foods at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a proper allergen statement for self-service food items. EMPLOYEES must be properly trained in FOOD safety, including FOOD allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

2-103.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: A list of ingredients for self-service food items (taquitos/hot dogs, hot sandwiches, pizza, chicken wings) were not available upon request. Bulk FOOD that is available for CONSUMER self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the CONSUMER: The manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the FOOD or A card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information.

3-602.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The door to the walk-in cooler was observed in poor repair (not-tightly fitted/sealing). Equipment must remain in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Nov 16, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Food on display not protected from contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Apples were observed being stored on fruit display without being protected from consumer contamination. FOOD on display shall be protected from contamination.PIC informed and removed apples.

3-306.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken wings was observed held at (123) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC disposed of wings.

3-501.16(A)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following physical facilities observed with debris: 1.floors in walk in cooler observed with soil residue and debris 2.floors under shelves in retail area dust, soil residue, and/or other debris. 3.floors under equipment in back prep and storage areas have soil residue, dust, and other debris. 4.fans in walk in cooler and ceiling vents in bathroom observed with dust 5.walls behind soda storage observed with accumulation of splashed soda syrup. 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 several ceiling tiles throughout the establishment were in poor repair (observed with water damage). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Speedway No 02820 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Speedway No 02820 on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Speedway No 02820?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Speedway No 02820.

How does Speedway No 02820 compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Speedway No 02820 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Speedway No 02820's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Speedway No 02820 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Speedway No 02820 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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