Wendy's

April 29, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • toxic items stored near food
    Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
    Inspector note: FOUND EVIDENCE OF OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN A BEVERAGE DISPENSER AREA ON WALL AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET WITH SYRUP AND SOME TRASH UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    code 18
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES COOKIE COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
    code 34
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA (BY OFFICE).
    code 38
  • Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
    code 40
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE INSIDE CLEANING CLOSET (NEXT TO WOMEN'S WASHROOM). MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
    code 41
  • Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS (CAP, HAIRNET ETC) IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    code 42
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 19, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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