Wendy's

January 7, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings4

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED 3LBS.OF RAW BACON SITTING OUT ON THE REAR STORAGE SHELF AT 62.5* REMINDED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40*F OR BELOW MANAGER DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF. 3LBS BACON VALUE $10.00. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    code 3Priority
  • hand hygiene slippingcritical
    Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
    Inspector note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.NO HOT WATER DID NOT OBSERVE ANY EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION ALSO THE FRONT HAND SINK HAD A FOOD TRAY INSIDE AND NO EMPLOYEES WASHED THEIR HANDS ION THE FRONT LINE.
    code 6Priority
  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
    Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.NO HOT WATER CAN NOT PROPERLY WAHS RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. REMINDED NEED TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS IN SOAP, WARM WATER AND SANITIZE 100PPM CHLORINE OR HOT WATER 180*F.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    code 8Priority
  • water/temperature at the sink offcritical
    Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
    Inspector note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    code 9Priority
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELF FRONT AND REAR.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING THRU-OUT FRONT AND BACK ALSO BACK STORAGE SODA ROOM.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD REAR.
    code 36
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 13, 2010: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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