Vidalia, Toombs County

WENDY'S

901 E 1ST ST VIDALIA, GA 30474

Food
Latest score
81
Mar 10, 2026
City
Vidalia
County
Toombs
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 813 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed a container of sliced tomatoes on a cart at 47 degrees F and the buttery butter in the front reach in cooler at 48 degrees F. The ambient of the unit was 48 degrees F. COS The tomatoes on the cart and the buttery butter in the reach in cooler was thrown out. CA The front reach in cooler must not be used until fixed. Once the unit is fixed call the health inspector at (912) 670-0920.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink cups without the use of a lid or straw. COS The drink was thrown out by the manager. CA Employee drinks must be in a single use cup with a lid and straw.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two open bags of cookie dough in the reach in freezer. COS The manager sealed up the bags that were open.

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a bottle of milk at 63, sliced cheese at 54, and raw shell eggs at 55. COS: Milk, cheese, and eggs were discarded.

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sliced tomato tightly covered during cooling after prep in the walk in cooler. COS The tomatoes were uncovered

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 687 violations

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food handler took cooked biscuits off the tray & placed in a container with their bare hands with false finger nails. COS The cooked biscuits that were handled with bare hands were thrown out. CA There is no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw shell eggs cold holding at 65 degrees F. COS The eggs were thrown out. CA Cold holding of TCS foods must be 41 degrees F or below.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two employee drink cups without the use of a lid or straw. COS The drinks were thrown out by the manager. CA Employee drinks must be in a single use cup with a lid and straw.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed an open bag of sugar and case of muffins uncovered on a bottom shelf in the kitchen and box of French toast open in the reach in freezer

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a manger handling and preparing foods without a proper hair restraint. COS The employee placed on a hat during the inspection

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee that handled cooked biscuits without gloves with false nails

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the ice scoop handled stored in the ice bin at the drive-thru area

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 834 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed cheese at 53, tomato at 52, and sour cream at 55 on prep-top cooler top. COS: Manager discarded cheese, tomato, and sour cream. The product was above the rim of the tray. Keep product below rim of tray in the tray to keep cool at 41 or below.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken filet at 128 in hot hold unit. COS: Manger discarded filets.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed salad lidded while cooling. Lettuce was at 48 and condensation was collecting under lid. COS: Manager unlidded salads to cool to 41 or below.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(j) - rinsing procedures (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed sanitizer at 500 ppm. CA: Adjust sanitizer levels to 200 ppm.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 854 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple containers of cheese cold holding at temps above 41F on the prep top; unit's ambient temperature at 39F. COS: Cheese discarded.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sliced tomatoes in the WIC (3-26-24) cooling with tight fitting wrap collecting condensation and an internal temp of 50F. COS: Lids were partially opened.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer level at 150 ppm at three compartment. COS: PIC replaced equipment on sanitizer to correct sanitizer level; new solution at 200ppm.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up of food & debris in the RIF & RIC.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 854 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed tomatoes at 42F, cheese at 53F, and sauce at 60F on the front service cold holding unit. COS: Manger discarded foods that were out of temp and placed lid on the cold holding unit. Ambient temp of the unit at 40F.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chicken nuggets being hot held at 119F and 124F. COS: Food handlers discarded the nuggets.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handlers with jewelry. COS: Jewelry was removed during inspection.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal drinks in food prep areas and on kitchen equipment. COS: Personal drinks were removed from kitchen equipment and food prep areas.