Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Speedway #4173

Name: Speedway #4173
Address: 3357 University Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN

3357 University Ave Se

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

Jun 17, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed floors below cabinets (bakery items and beverage counter) dirty with food debris, soil and plastic items. Clean the floors under equipment.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a constant leak at the 3-compartment sink faucet. Repair this leak.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer container at the 3-compartment sink was empty. Person in Charge ordered a new container and used individual packages of concentrated product to mix a solution of 200ppm. Always have a ready solution of quaternary ammonium sanitizer available at the 3-compartment sink.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

For the food manufacturing license held, the store must have a Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager. Send someone to an approved class. When they pass the test and receive the class certificate, use that to apply with the Minnesota Department of Health for the state's Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. See: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

No Employee Illness Log was found onsite. Print a log and use it to record when employees stay out of work with vomiting or diarrhea. A log is being sent with this report.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 16, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed floor below freezers in back room dirty with food debris. Clean up the food debris.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Jul 22, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1565ABDPests

Official wording

Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests

Inspector’s notes

Since the mass trapping last week, there is continued mouse activity indicated by droppings on food shelves. Based on discussion with Manager, pest control company is of the opinion that mice are harboring in the crawl space and that there may still be additional holes from the crawl space to the store. Continue all pest control efforts - and especially cleaning and inspecting the salty snack shelves DAILY to observed whether there has been any mouse activity (droppings) overnight.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565CPests

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

Since the mass trapping last week, there is continued mouse activity indicated by droppings on food shelves. Additional trapping is needed.

In plain English

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Mouse droppings were observed on several shelves in the customer area where salty snacks are displayed. Shelves had not been cleaned by staff since last Thursday. Shelves must be cleaned daily.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Floors under and around shelves and the freezer unit in the store front were observed with mouse droppings. Clean the floors.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 22, 2024 · Original Source