Wendy's (Emerson)

Observed person-in-charge not monitoring after hours key-drop delivery procedures as noted in the written agreement between the facility and the the supplier. Internal food temps are not being documented on the invoices. CA: The food service establishment shall maintain records of the written agreement as well as records that show the delivery condition and temperature of the products upon receipt of delivery. Records shall be made available upon request by the Health Authority.

Observed soda fountain nozzle in lobby with excessive build up ; not clean to sight and touch CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have staff clean thoroughly by 11/26/25

Observed BBQ sauce package open in reach in cooler without proper date marking. CA: RTE foods shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises. COS: PIC discarded the BBQ sauce.

Observed no copy of previous inspection displayed where drive-thru customers can view it during service. CA: Provided 2 copies of new inspection report.

Observed person-in-charge unable to demonstrate knowledge of cooling procedures for potentially hazardous TCS foods while cooling was actively taking place in the facility (previously noted in the comment section of the past two routine inspections). CA: Discussed with PIC. TCS hot held food must reach 70F within 2 hours after dropping below the minimum hot hold temp of 135F, then must reach 41F within 2 hours. The certified food safety manager will retrain all employees on cooling procedures.

Observed back door propped open. CA: PIC removed rock and closed the door.

Observed employee cell phone stored on a food prep counter. CA: PIC relocated phone.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (cheese sauce in steamwell, cooked burger patties in warmer drawer) improper hot holding below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Discussed with PIC. Cheese sauce was rapidly reheated, burger patties were discarded by the PIC. Ensure all hot holding units are turned on or on the correct setting for hot holding.

Observed a spray bottle of "Triple Play" disinfectant (manufacture's label was on the bottle) that had been refilled with a different chemical. Discussed with PIC. The bottle was filled with window cleaner and PIC removed the bottle. Working containers of chemicals must be labelled and the label must reflect the actual contents of the bottle.

Observed employee resting their head against unwrapped stacks of single use items--no hair restraint and hair was making direct contact with the food containers. CA: Discussed with PIC about proper handling of single use items.

Observed multiple employees handling food with no hair restraint. CA: Discussed with the PIC. Extra hair restraints are not available in the facility and need to be made available for food service employees (manager's included if their role includes food handling/prep) as soon as possible.

Observed multiple employees handling food with no hair restraint. CA: Discussed with the PIC. Extra hair restraints are not available in the facility and need to be made available for food service employees (manager's included if their role includes food handling/prep) as soon as possible.