Wendy's #108

Observed the utensils wedged between the clean dishes rack and the wall near the 3-compartment sink. Advised PIC to clean the utensils and properly store them in a clean location (COS).

511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - Equipment, Utensil, Linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored:

(i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and

(ii) Covered or inverted. 4. Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as specified under subsection (2)(hh) of this Rule.

Observed a build up of accumulation underneath the fryer cabinets.

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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

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

Observed build up on the floor beside the replacement drink syrups near the back door.

Observed the vent in the men's restroom with build up. The ventilation must be cleaned.

Observed the carpet in the dining room with a very sticky substance. The carpet must be deep cleaned by the 2/15/26. Email a copy of the work order to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov.

Observed 4 containers of sliced tomatoes in the walk in cooler without a preparation or expiration date. PIC contacted the employee to put a date on the containers (COS).

Observed (2) cups of diced apples that expired on Friday (8/15). When items are expired they must be discarded (COS).

Observed dishes on the clean dishes shelf with water nesting in them. Advised PIC to make sure that dishes are properly air dried above the 3-compartment sink then placed on the storage shelf once they are dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Observed the ice bucket on top of the ice machine not inverted to protect from contamination (COS).

511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - Equipment, Utensil, Linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored:

(i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and

(ii) Covered or inverted. 4. Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as specified under subsection (2)(hh) of this Rule.

Observed the vent (blowers) and the facing in the walk in cooler with build up. The blowers and the facing of the motor must be cleaned.

Observed a build-up of ice on the floor in the walk in cooler due to a condensation leak. PIC advised that someone worked on the freezer on 2/19/25. The technician stated that the walk in freezer is forming ice under unit cooler. Walk in box is in overall very poor condition with retrofit doors on both cooler and freezer. According to the technician's report the walk in freezer needs to be replaced (see attached).

The system must be maintained in good repair. Please continue to relocate all food items so that it will not contaminate the food in the freezer.

Also, observed the reach in cooler (drive thru) with a build up of ice on the motor.

Observed the brush basket on the side of the deep fryer in need of cleaning due to a thick accumulation of grease and old food build up.

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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

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

Also, observed the middle section of the lemonade machine with excessive build up. PIC stated that it is due for a cleaning today.

Observed the floors in need of cleaning between equipment such as fryers on the hot line. Observed water nesting on the floor in front of the ice machine in the kitchen. Observed the floors in the walk in cooler with rust accumulation. Advised PIC to contact chemical company to get something to treat and remove the rust.

Observed ice on the floor in the walk in freezer.

Observed the walls in the walk in cooler with black build up in certain areas. Also, the walls in the drive thru (back) area must be cleaned near the baked potatoes and oil.

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef burgers held in the reach in cooler were greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC discarded the burgers and replaced with fresh beef from the walk in cooler that was at 38F (COS). Advised PIC to put some ice in a ziploc bag to help keep the items on top at 41F or below.

Observed (3) chemicals bottles not in a designated area for chemicals (on ice machine, handwashing sink, and the dry storage shelf). PIC removed the chemical bottles (COS).

Observed no hot water at the prep sink. Observed handles broken on the dump sink in the drive-thru window and the sink has neither hot or cold water. All sinks should have both hot and cold water.

Observed a leak on the pipe in the walk in cooler below the blowers (vents). Observed a build-up of ice on the ceiling and the floor in the walk in cooler due to a condensation leak. PIC advised that someone worked on the cooler, but it is still leaking. Both coolers must be maintained in good repair.

Please scheduled a technician to fix both leaks. Send a copy of the service report of the work performed to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 2/10/25.

Observed the reach in cooler by the drive thru window holding an ambient temperature of 51F. Also observed some TCS food products held greater than 41F. PIC discarded and moved unopened products to another cooler (COS).

Observed wet dishes stacked before being allowed to adequately air-dry.

Observed a metal pan in the walk in cooler with brushes for cleaning with a black debris on the handles and the pan. PIC removed for cleaning (COS).

Observed water nesting on the bottom of the reach in cooler by the drive thru. Also observed the cooler with ice freezing over. All diary and TCS food products were removed.

Observed the walk in cooler and freezer both with condensation drips. The boxes were moved up in the freezer so they won't be over the condensation drip. All units will need to be repaired immediately to prevent contamination.

Observed the blowers (vents) in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to a thick dust debris. Also observed the food storage shelves (thawing racks) in need of cleaning due to debris.

Observed the microwave oven in need of cleaning (top surface).

Observed the side of the lemonade machine with excessive debris.

Observed water nesting on the floors in the walk in cooler and by the 3-compartment sink. The floors in the walk in cooler needs to be cleaned as well due to ice on the floor and debris. Also observed a dust debris on the ceiling tile on the front end by the cash registers.

Observed the floor in the walk in cooler in need of repair.

Observed several vents in the kitchen (by cash register and dining room) rusted and some with dust debris. Please have vents cleaned and painted or replaced.

Observed food and drink products being held past the discard time (replacement drink syrup expired 11/2023 root beer; grilled chicken on the hot line). Items will be discarded. (COS)

Observed employee on the hot line prepping food without a hair restraint. PIC asked employee to put on a hair net (COS).

Observed water nesting on the bottom of the reach in cooler by the drive thru. Also observed the cooler with ice freezing over. Please have a technician to service the unit.

Observed several vents in the kitchen (by cash register) rusted and some with dust. Please have vents replaced that have rust and clean dust.

Observed no date markings on the sliced apples, raw hamburger and blueberry syrup. (COS) Manager labeled the food product and discarded the fruit syrup.

Observed several toxic cleaning supplies not in approved chemical area (sanitizer, glass cleaner). PIC removed the chemicals (COS).

Observed fries stored on the floor of the walk in freezer (COS). Manager moved the fries off the floor.

Observed a roach crawling on the kitchen floor. Pest control would need to come out to service by August 24, 2023. Please email a copy of report to Sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov.

Observed several vents in the kitchen that were rusted and dusty (excessive). Please have vents replaced that have rust and clean dust.