Richmond Hill, Bryan County

Wendys

4545 HIGHWAY 17 RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324

Food

Latest score

Feb 18, 2026

City

Richmond Hill

County

Bryan

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 864 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cheese, sauce, and lettuce above 41F in prep top cooler. COS items were disposed of. CA repair prep. top cooler.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken nuggets being hot held at a temperature below 135F. COS items were disposed of. CA repair heat lamps.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that facility was missing ambient thermometer in prep top cooler. CA provided thermometer.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food debris and grease build up on and behind equipment through out kitchen area. CA Follow all eco lab instructions and clean areas.

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 869 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple packs of chicken in reach in cooler uncovered. COS food items were disposed of.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mechanical ware washing equipment that was not dispensing sanitizer at time of inspection. CA repair machine so that it is dispensing sanitizer correctly. Machine must be repaired within 72 hours.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed missing date marks on chicken, melted cheese, and raw beef. COS items were disposed of.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dead roach and beetle by back door. CA speak with pest control about prevention options. CA clean and remove dead pest.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single use straws and food containers stored on the floor. CA place items off the floor at least 6 inches.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris and grease build up on equipment through out the kitchen. CA clean deep clean kitchen to remove build up.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed trash on floor in both men and women's restroom.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed trash on floor through out kitchen area. Observed trash items around exterior of building. CA clean kitchen area and parking area to remove trash and debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken floor tile next to ice machine. CA repair tile by 9/27/2025.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 852 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed Strawberry and pineapple puree being held at room temperature on shelf. Product states that it must be refrigerated. COS items were disposed of. CA store bottles in reach in cooler between use.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed back door propped open at time of inspection. COS door was closed.

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 835 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw hamburger patties in prep top cooler at 48F and 44F. COS items were disposed of.

Equipment is functioning correctly. Hamburger patties were stacked too high out of the container.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that facility did not have paper towels available for handwashing sink by dish pit. COS employee restocked paper towels.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that facility did not have soap available for front end sink behind cashier station. COS soap was restocked.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door with light coming from the bottom of it and around it. CA door needs to be sealed so that it is tight fitting.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water mixed with some other type of spillage in bottom of reach in cooler. CA clean bottom of cooler to remove water and food debris. Observed water in bottom of reach in cooler. CA repair cooler so that water drains correctly.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 807 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw hamburger patties in reach in cooler at 57 F. Ambient temp in cooler is 57 F. CA: Make sure all TCS foods are cold-held at 41 degrees F or lower at all times. All food items out of temperature were discarded.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items in the prep-top cooler (chopped lettuce, sliced tomatoes, etc.) above 41 degrees F. Food was also above 41 F in other coolers throughout the kitchen. Manager COS. Until coolers are fixed time will be used on prep coolers. CA: Make sure all TCS foods are cold-held at 41 degrees F or lower at all times. All food items out of temperature were discarded.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bacon not stored covered. CA: Cover food at all times (unless cooling) to prevent contamination.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed inconsistent datemarking throughout kitchen. CA: Make sure all food is properly labeled and datemarked with either the date prepped/taken out of commercial packaging or 7 days after.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezers that have not been cleaned. CA: Clean reach in coolers and reach in freezers thoroughly and routinely.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(h) - walls & ceilings, studs, joists, & rafters, not exposed to moisture (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ceiling tile missing above dish pit. CA: Replace ceiling tile asap.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed air vents throughout kitchen and dining room with build up of dust and debris. CA: Clean air vents routinely and thoroughly.