WENDYS 8590

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of restroom cleaner above raw hard shell eggs on the cook line, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with two tops of bottles in it, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in women's bathroom, operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet on while preparing food, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several stacks of pans on the shelves towards back of kitchen with water in between them. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of potatoes on the floor in the walk in freezer, operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler are soiled with debris in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lids. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee in food preparation area change gloves without hand washing, educate on importance of hand washing, employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a bracelet while prepping food.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint on while cooking.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of pans on a shelve not getting the proper airflow to air dry correctly in back of kitchen.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris in it. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler at front counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in cooler soiled with debris in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed light shield in back of kitchen is dirty.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner next to clean pots in the dish area, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed a copy for operator. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink substance on the white guard in the ice machine, operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile starting to hang in the corner over a food prep area in the kitchen near the dish machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oil on the floor in the kitchen operator picked up. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door in the kitchen, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for the operator. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets on the reach in doors under prep table in the kitchen soiled.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed one of the handwashing sinks in the women's bathroom is not working.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in the red next to hand washing sink in the kitchen.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed light shield missing above cookline. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed soiled fan cover at Walk in Cooler. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at make line. Operator stated items added just during lunch rush. added plastic lids to containers to quickly recook to 41F within 4 hours.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee with hairband on wrist, one with bracelet on wrist at front line. Manager had employees remove and wash hands before returning to work. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees on cookline with no beard guards.Manager had employee apply beard guard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored wet and nested together with no way to properly air dry. Manager placed all back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids at drive through not inverted. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook online with hair pulled back on ponytail with loose bangs tucked behind ears. No head covering. Second cook on line with loose bangs.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line with no beard guard.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at drive through area used as dump sink as evidenced by large amount of ice in basin. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handsinks water not reaching 100F after 1 min run time at cookline handsink. Manager states she will call in repair order and have employees use other handsink. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with large watch and bracelet, employee dipping ice with dangling chain bracelet. Manager had employees remove jewelry and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager removed to rewash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed labels and sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Microwave with rust and paint missing on door. No longer easily cleanable. Food residue observed.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed unwrapped foods in walk-in freezer. Manager recovered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can in womens restroom at central handsink. Garbage at handicapped restroom stall overfilled.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind lemonade at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the lemonade to a safe location. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager: Cody Flowers. Food Manager arrived during inspection. Margarita Benavides, 11/23/2020. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at frontline handwash sink. Operator replaced the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open box of cheddar bun on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed operator the Food Allergen Awareness sheet.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager: Carlos Salazar, 05/18/2016. Operator able to show online his current Food Manager Certificate with date of 05/29/2021. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping clothes at drive-thru handwash sink. Operator removed the wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at drive thru handwash sink. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at drive thru handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of chili beans at Walk in Freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation