Wendy's

March 16, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING AREAS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 10Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE COME FROM MEN'S TOILET ROOM INTO FRONT PREP AREA AND THEN REMOVED A FRYER BASKET OF FOOD FROM GREASE AND PLACED THEM ON TOPSIDE OF FRYER HOLDER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WHEN HE ENTERED INTO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 8Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1 LBS. COOKED FISH AT 99.7F-102.6F IN A TRAY ABOVE FRENCH FRY HOLDER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 1LBS. $22.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALL AND WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER CO2 TANKS MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO A BOX OF CHEMICALS ON FLOOR IN CHEMICAL/DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/16/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS,LONG BRAIDS HANGING FROM UNDER VISORS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINED.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILLS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,CUP HOLDERS,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOP & CABINETS IN LOBBY,OVEN,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SANITIZER LINE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR OIL TANK.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,ICE MACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP , SPLATTER,DIRT AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE,GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS,WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF FRENCH FRIES. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FILTER ABOVE FRENCH FRY FRYERS.
code 56

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