WENDY'S 2454

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee at front counter serving drinking ice to a guest while wearing a bracelet.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Manager had employee wash and dry containers during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Manager had employee clean shelves during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish patties in upright reach in freezer at cook line. Coached manager on correct storage procedure. Manager moved product to proper storing location. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chocolate frosty mix at drive through window at 56F. As per district manager less than 4 hrs. Manager added more mix to machine to drop temperature to 41F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee at cook line did not know minimum cook temperature for chicken products. Coached employee on minimum cooking temperature for poultry. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed rear exit door handle in disrepair.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at cook line wearing watch. Coached manager on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken tile at front counter

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at walk in freezer door.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed pooled water in refrigerated drawer containing bottled water at front register counter.

Portable fire extinguisher in a locked cabinet with no means of access. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher cabinet locked by bathrooms in dining room. Informed district manager, key was not found. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (50F); blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding). The manager discarded it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic cup and pink towels in the sink. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the ice bucket not inverted. The manager inverted the items.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed it and displayed it.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn.

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

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter. The manager moved the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the drive through window.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice cream machine nozzle exterior soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed whisk inside hand wash sink located near registers.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located at walk in cooler.

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

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked bacon, onion, jam mixture thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink. Employee removed it and placed it in cold running water for a proper thawing method. Corrected On-Site