Wendy's Store # 101

Observed food employee handle cell phone and then proceed to stir chili at steam well without handwashing step in between. Advised PIC food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Had food employee cease prep, wash hands, and don gloves.

Observed no proof of employee food allergy awareness training. Advised PIC employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Food allergy awareness includes describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction

Observed no warm water at handsinks at time of inspection for proper handwashing procedure, food employees not able to perform proper cleaning procedures. Advised PIC food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands or arms, for at least 20 seconds, using a cleaning compound in a handwashing sink that is properly equipped.

Observed multiple bins of cut tomatoes (3) cooling tightly covered in walk-in-cooler. Advised PIC cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

Upon Arrival, observed handsinks in main kitchen not able to reach 100F. Advised PIC hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. COS: Had PIC readjust temperature dial on handsink.

Observed no inspection report posted at drive-thru window. Advised PIC food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

Observed multiple food handlers washing hands with cold water at time of inspection. Advised PIC food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms: Rinse under clean, running warm water.

Upon Arrival, observed handsinks in main kitchen not able to reach 100F. Advised PIC hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. COS: Had PIC readjust temperature dial on handsink.

Observed facility using TPHC without time stamps on several containers of cheese at the prep top cooler. Advised PIC when using TPHC all containers shall be marked with the proper discard times. Advised to discard. Also, observed facility not properly following their written procedures for discard times. Policy indicates a 6-hour discard time, pans indicate 4 hours. Advised PIC the facility shall follow indicated written procedures at all times.

Observed ice scoop and its handle stored with handle in direct contact with ice inside ice machine. COS: PIC moved ice scoop to holder.

Observed walk in freezer door not closing properly. Advised PIC to have repaired. CA: All equipment shall be kept in good repair.

Observed employee drink stored with facility food items in reach in cooler. COS: PIC discarded drink. CA: Use designated area away from facility food, food storage, and food prep surfaces.