WENDY'S

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potato (129F - Hot Holding). The operator stated the potato had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the potato. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind the soda machine.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet. The employee removed the bracelet. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the entrance to the front counter. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee have bare hands in pants pockets then handle raw ground beef without washing hands.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray cleaner hanging near plastic single-service lids near the drive-thru window. The operator properly stored the spray chemical. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside near the first drive-thru window.

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the entrance to the front counter.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit blocked by a cart filled with cardboard. The operator moved the cart. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee touch their hair and clothing with gloves on then handle a hamburger bun without changing gloves. The operator discarded the hamburger bun.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink at the entrance to the back of the house behind the front counter. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink behind the front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with hair not pulled back, or no hair restraint.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish area.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle used for parmesan cheese not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle used for cut tomatoes not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the entrance to the back of the house behind the front counter.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the faucet at the handwashing sink near the entrance behind the front counter not working.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor of the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Time Extended

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

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in shredded cheese on cook line. Operator removed handle from cheese. Corrected On-Site

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire exit at rear of building blocked by bread trays. Operator cleared path to emergency exit. Corrected On-Site