WENDY'S #4459

Observed that the coffee filters was not covered during storage. 1. Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. 3. Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, single-service articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.

The manger should ensure that all single use items are properly protected from contamination. Correct by 2/16/2026

Observed a employee cooking in the kitchen with a beard longer than 1/2 inch in length with no beard guard, 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. The manager will get a beard guard for the employee cooking the food in the kitchen.

Observed metal ice scoop stored on the side of the ice machine and the food end not protected properly between usage, Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. COS the manager will have the handle stored between usage to prevent contamination of the food end of the scoop.

Observed wet wiping cloth lying on the countertop while cooking on the flat, Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration. COS the employee placed the cleaning cloth in the sanitizer between uses as needed.

Observed the ice scoop use for scooping ice stored on the side of the ice machine not protected from contamination, torage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored . In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food. COS the ice scoop will be placed in a container to prevent the food end from becoming contaminated.

Observed single service plastic cup stored on the metal counter next to the lemonade machine not protecting the lip of the cup from contamination, Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. COS the manager will place the cup in the sleeve or in a dispenser to prevent contamination of the lip of the cup being stored .

Observed some of the product not labeled unnder the TPHC on the prep line in the kitchen area, The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; COS the food was properly labeled with TPHC on the food inserts propely while on the prep line .

Observed damaged filter above the flat grill in the kitchen area,5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair by replacing the broken filter or fixing the filter if repairable. The manager will have maintanance fix broken filter.

Observed the ice scoop use for scooping ice stored on the side of the ice machine not protected from contamination, torage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored . In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food. COS the ice scoop will be placed in a container to prevent the food end from becoming contaminated .

Observed service plastic cup stored on the metal counter not protecting the lip of the cup from contamination, Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. COS the manager will place the cup in the sleeve or in a dispenser to prevent contamination of the lip of the cup .