Wendy's

Observed a black debris on the bottom of the ice machine lid. PIC removed and will properly clean and sanitize. Roof of the reach in cooler drawer used to store fries contained build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

Observed fries stored uncovered in the reach in cooler in the lowboy cooler. The fries were stored beneath an area that contained build up. Also observed a sheet pan of bread stored next to a chemical bucket in the front of house. PIC corrected on site.

511-6-1.04(4)(t) - Food Preparation (C) (t) Food Preparation. During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination.

Observed a leak on the floor coming from behind the three compartment sink. Stagnant water observed on the floor. PIC will have the leak repaired by 5/24/2026.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed a splash guard must be installed in the front of house on the handsink to prevent potential contamination from splashing. Heat strip not working on the walk in freezer door causing ice build up. Also observed the reach in cooler door on the preparation line in bad repair. PIC will have the cooler repaired by 5/23/2025.

511-6-1.05(1)(i) - Nonfood-contact Surfaces (C) (i) Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Observed a pan of sliced tomatoes in the walk in cooler with an expiration date of 11/17/25. Employee removed the tomatoes and discarded food item (COS).

511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition.

1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it:

(i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P

(ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or

(iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P

2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. P

Observed an opened bottle of restroom cleaner stored above the drink syrups and right beside the tea concentrate packages.

Observed restroom cleaner and another chemical stored by single use forks underneath the cabinet on the front-end. Advised PIC to make sure all chemicals are stored in a designated area after use. All chemicals were removed and placed in the designated area (COS).

511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by:

1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and

2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P

Observed several employees in the kitchen without hair or beard restraints to properly restrain hair.

Violation Code Reference 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints.

1. 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.

2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Observed old food accumulation and ice on the floor of the walk in freezer. The floor must be cleaned.

Observed an employee thermos cup stored directly beside clean dishes by the dishwasher. All employees items should be stored in a designated area to prevent contamination (COS).

511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity.

1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.

Observed the ice machine with a black mold-like debris on the interior top part of the machine and rust along the back of the interior surface of the machine. Make sure to clean the machine thoroughly. Also contact your chemical company to see if they have a chemical to remove rust. If they don't then the parts that are rusting inside of the machine will need to be replace or the machine will need to be replaced.

Observed the hand sink in the men's restroom was out of order. Customers were being advised to wash hands at the sink near the entrance of the kitchen. I advised PIC that customers cannot enter the food preparation to wash hands. PIC will convert the ladies restroom to a unisex restroom until the handsink is repaired. A follow up will be conducted on 5/29/25 to inspect the restroom handsink.

511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf) (g) Capacity.

1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf

2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. Pf

Observed no thermometer in walk-in cooler. PIC placed thermometer inside unit.

Observed the most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Also, observed the most current report not posted in drive thru window.

Observed reach-in cooler, containing salads, with door not tightly closing.

Observed outside dumpster with paper towel/tissue in drain plug. Please place proper drain plug into dumpster.

Observed pooling brown liquid under dry storage cabinet. Be sure to clean and mop area.

Observed the ice machine with a black mold-like debris on the interior top part of the machine and rust along the sides of the interior of the machine. Make sure to clean the machine thoroughly. Also contact your chemical company to see if they have a chemical to remove rust. If they don't then the parts that are rusting inside of the machine will need to be replace or the machine will need to be replaced.

Observed the walk in cooler and the reach in cooler by the drive thru window without a thermometer located inside of it. PIC put new thermometers inside of the unit (COS).

Observed the hand sink on the front line with an automatic system. The water temperature is set at 130 F, and it is too hot for employees to properly wash their hands. The PIC stated that he will submit a work order to have the mixing valve adjusted.

Observed the 3-compartment sink faucet leaking and the hand sink on the front end faucet needs to be sealed down properly.

Observed the reach in freezer and reach in cooler with old food debris and a black build-up on the inside. Please clean the units.

Observed no paper towels in the men's restroom. PIC replaced the paper towels (COS).

Observed the mechanical ware washing machine at 0 PPM concentration (chlorine). The machine was primes several times and started to read at 50-100 PPM chlorine. (COS) (Repeat)

Observed the health department food permit not posted. Facility still owes the $50.00 late fee. A new balance of $350.00 is due for the new year of 2024. (Repeat)

Observed the current inspection report/grade not posted for public's view.

Observed the reach in cooler and reach in freezer with old food debris on the inside. Please clean the units.

Observed water nesting on the floor by the dishwasher and the 3-compartment, Please make sure to get all the water up.