Wendy's

Observed pink and black mold along the interior portions of bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized by end of day. Must increase cleaning frequency at a rate that precludes mold accumulations.

Observed handwashing sink, located in the back of the facility, not draining properly and leaking water. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed the wiping cloths stored in a concentration that exceeds the manufacturing company recommendations. The concentration tested off the charts. Must be 200-400 ppm QUAT sanitizer. CA: Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions). Corrected to 200 ppm Quat.

Missing ambient air temperature thermometer for the small diary cooler in the front food service cooler. CA: In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.

Observed food service worker preparing foods with a bracelet on. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS.

Observed the rear hand sink hot water value leaking water. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed chili hot holding at 112°F due to unit not being on. Chili must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by discarding.

Observed no time documentation on various cheeses utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC). If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours:

(i) The food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control; P

(ii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; Pf

(iii) The food shall be cooked and served, served at any temperature if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.

COS by discarding, bringing out new product, and placing time on pan.

Observed drive-thru window not self-closing. There are several flies in kitchen. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Windows must be fixed so that they're self-closing. Do not leave windows open if not actively tending to a customer.

Observed an excessive number of flies swarming kitchen area. Most were concentrated in corner to left of warmer drawers. 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 as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and

4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Person in charge must have pest control service and determine source of flies. A UV wall post may be useful to help eliminate flies.

Observed a water leak at one pipe beneath three-compartment sink. Leak must be repaired immediately.

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in prep top unit being cold held at temperatures ranging from 47-61°F. Uniti is not maintaining temperature. All TCS foods must be maintained at a temperature of 41°F or below. COS by discontinuing use of TCS and using a 4 hour time procedure for new food. Both prep top units must be serviced or replaced if they can't be properly fixed.

Observed no soap at two handwashing sinks. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS by supplying sink with soap.

Observed paper towels not dispensing from one handwashing sink. Must change batteries.

Observed several containers of bacon and ice bin at drive-thru being left uncovered while not in use. All food must be kept covered while not in use to prevent overhead contamination. There are flies in the kitchen.

Observed pink and black mold along the interior portions of bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized by end of day. Must increase cleaning frequency at a rate that precludes mold accumulations.

Observed employees handling/preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS by putting on hair net.

Observed drive-thru window not self-closing and being left open while not in use. There are an abundance of flies in kitchen. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Windows must be fixed so that they're self-closing. Do not leave windows open if not actively tending to a customer.

Observed broken tiles holding standing water beneath fryer. There was also a build-up of debris from the previous day that had not been cleaned. This area must be addressed.