Savannah, Chatham County

Wendy's

615 MLK BLVD SAVANNAH, GA 31401

Food
Latest score
99
Jan 5, 2026
City
Savannah
County
Chatham
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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 black and red buildup on the door gaskets of the reach-in unit located beneath the sandwich prep area.

Observed black buildup on the door gaskets of the reach-in freezer located in the fryer prep area. Observed old food debris accumulated at the bottom of the reach-in freezer.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black and red buildup on the door gaskets of the reach-in unit located beneath the sandwich prep area.

RCA: PIC shall ensure all food contact surfaces are cleaned at a frequency to prevent build-up of food debris. Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

511-6-1.07(5)(k) Observed multiple fruit flies in the dishwashing area and near the lobby bathrooms. Additionally, observed a roach crawling on the wall near the dish area.

511-6-1.07(5)(l) Observed a dead fruit fly on the knife shelf located near the handwashing sink.

RCA: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

  3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control and eliminating harborage conditions.

RCA: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food debris on clean dishware stacked in the ware washing area. Observed build-up on the nozzle of the lobby soda machine dispenser.

RCA: PIC shall ensure all food contact surfaces are cleaned at a frequency to prevent build-up of food debris. Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dish machine not pulling chlorine sanitizer at appropriate levels.

RCA: PIC shall have the unit serviced by the chemical service representative (ECOLAB). Unit shall not be used until repaired.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several containers which were wet nesting.

RCA: All containers shall be properly air dried prior to stacking.

May 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed old labeling stickers stuck on sclean, stacked dishware.

CA: PIC shall have stickers removed and dishware re-washed. PIC shall also ensure stickers are removed during warewashing.

(7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Nov 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 891 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed burger patties in prep-top well holding above 41F. PIC stated burgers are brought out from the walk-in each morning for holding at the grill for lunch. Ambient of ther reach-in unit below was 50F. RCA: Burgers are still in safe zone and shall be relocated to another unit so temperatures can be lowered. Unitl unit is repaired, burgers shall hold in a functioning unit or in an ice bath that can maintain 41F or below.