Swainsboro, Emanuel County

Wendy's

418 S MAIN ST SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

Food

Latest score

Feb 18, 2026

City

Swainsboro

County

Emanuel

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: 992 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishes stacked while wet (wet nesting). C/A - allow dishes to air dry after sanitizing to allow sanitizer to work properly. COS - manager stacked dishes to air dry.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishes stacked while wet (wet nesting). C/A - allow dishes to air dry after sanitizing to allow sanitizer to work properly. COS - manager stacked dishes to air dry.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed something spilled at back door. CA: Clean up. Corrected on site.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee on cell phone in front serving area. CA: Cell phones should be kept in a designated area away from food prep/serving areas.

May 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed food debris under shelves in freezer. CA: Clean under shelves

Sep 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pink mold build up in ice machine. CA: Drain/clean ice machine thoroughly and more frequently.

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: No

Observed no labels/date marking on items in WIC. CA: Date mark any PHF to be discarded within 7 days of opening/prepping.

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 grime accumulation under equipment. CA: Clean kitchen thoroughly and on a routine basis. Manager states they pull out and clean behind equipment weekly. See pics attached.

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 dripping faucet at 3 compartment sink. CA: Replace/repair faucet.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal items in food prep area. CA: Keep personal items in a designated location.

Jul 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand towels at front hand sink. CA: Make sure all hand sinks have hand towels at all times. Corrected on site.