Wendy's Store #100

Observed no permit posted at time of inspection. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers

Observed multiple reach-in-cooler units in disrepair, not in use. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair.

Observed multiple employees prepping with jewelry. Advised PIC 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.

Upon arrival, observed door propped open when not in use. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: Had PIC close door.

Observed employee personal belongings hat and backpack stored on rack designated for bread buns. Advised PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. COS: Had PIC relocate employee personal belongings.

Observed food employee transfer cut lettuce to metal container with bare hands without any barrier method, to be placed at pre-top cooler. Advised PIC Food employees shall wash their hands as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.03(5). Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. COS: Had food employee discard cut lettuce handled with bare hands.

Observed multiple chicken nuggets improperly hot holding at heat lamp below 135F at time of inspection. Advised PIC Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: PIC voluntarily discarded out-of-temperature chicken nuggets.

Observed walls and ceiling tiles of the facility in need of cleaning due to staining and residue. Advised PIC physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. CA: Advised PIC to thoroughly clean walls and ceiling tiles of the facility.

Observed food contact surfaces of ice bin lid near the drive-thru window and ice machine panel stored as clean with pink and brown mold-like substance. Also observed food contact surfaces of the interior portion of the microwave stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of ice bin lid, ice machine panel, and microwave.

Observed visible light entry at the back door of the facility. Advised PIC that outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to place a weatherstrip and/or sealant on the vack door of the facility.

Observed TCS food without proper time stamp on container. Advised PIC when using TPHC all food products shall be labeled to indicate their start/discard times. COS: Foods properly labeled with proper time stamp.

Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Advised PIC beverages shall be consumed in a designated area with a single use cup with a lid and straw. COS: Cup was discarded.

Observed pads/scrubber in the basin of the hand sink. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be only used for handwashing only. COS: Items removed from hand sink.

Observed front and back door open at the time of arrival. Advised PIC all doors shall be kept closed at all times. COS: Doors were closed

Observed food contact surfaces of spoon, multiple scoops. container to hold utensils. and ice machine panel near drive thru window stores clean with debris. Advised PIC to clean all food contact surfaces to sight and touch.

Observed ice machine lid open near drive thru window. Advised PIC that ice machines shall remain closed when not in use to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, and other contaminants. COS: PIC closed lid to ice machine.

Observed back door propped open with broom stick at facility. Also observed drive thru window left open without active orders. Advised PIC that all doors and windows shall be kept closed at all times.