WENDY'S 9170

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food orders, employee took bracelet off. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of clear yellow containers on the shelf in the kitchen with water in between and not air drying properly. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on the reach in cooler in the kitchen, operator stated work order has been placed to be replaced. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the walk in freezer door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris on cook line.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard on, employee put beard guard on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans wet in between not air drying properly.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Observed dish machine is not working.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the door in the walk in freezer and ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at the mop sink.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the handwashing sign missing from the handwashing sink at front counter.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face without washing hands and handling food. Employee was educated on proper hygiene. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 One employee more than 60 days, operator is having employee complete: S.B. Is employee. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in unisex bathroom nearest fire extinguisher. Operator placed soap at location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above burger area. Operator has work order in for repair. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at prep sink.

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long ponytail not secured so that it remains in,ace on head and around face. Employee secured ponytail. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in unisex bathroom nearest fire extinguisher and at drive thru. Operator obtained signs and posted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chili (119F - Reheating) 3 gal.. No one monitoring reheated foods. Procedure for this Wendy's is to have timers set and start times noted on top of container. No time and no timer set to stir and check temp. Operator states best guess food put on to warm at 800am at 1030 am foods found at 119F. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili mixed and left on counter beside warmer which was currently warming 1st batch. Chili lid stated 730am. Chili was at 61F at 1000am. Operator placed back in freezer to quickly cool to 41F.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chili (119F - Reheating) 3 gal.. No one monitoring reheated foods. Procedure for this Wendy's is to have timers set and start times noted on top of container. No time and no timer set to stir and check temp. Operator states best guess food put on to warm at 800am at 1030 am foods found at 119F. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at warewash area. Manager added towels.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line with no beard guard.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator placed back in warewash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop head laying in mopsink basin.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two fling insects in prep area. Manager removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed wrapped uncooked potatoes stored under electric fly kill trap. Manager moved food to another location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili hot holding at 130F manager elected to discard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with beard and no beard guard.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior floor has accumulation of food residues.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed tea filters stored in open bin with no protection at drive through area. Manager removed to protected location. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. salads (47F - Cooling) Observed salads in upright single door cooler at shake machine not cooled to 41F within 4 hours. Salads were made at 1045 found at 49F at 215pm operator will discard by 245pm. Cooler not functioning.found ambient air of cooler at 50F. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash receptacle in stall with no lid.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed salad cooler not able to keep foods at 41F or below. Observed ambient air at 51F two thermometer s in unit also read 51F. Repair was initiated before inspection was over. All foods removed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water inder drink syrup shelf across from mopsink. Water leaking from water filter connection above.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lids and pan no longer cleanable at clean dish dry area. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids , and ketchup cups at self service in dining area not inverted. Manager inverted and discarded top item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce over washed produce and ready to eat cheeses on walk-in cooler. Manager will make plan and relocate foods. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from water filter tubing/connection on wall in front of hot water heater. Water pooling pan floor under shelving.

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance, Mens restroom

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, Mens restroom.

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint. Manager gave hairnet. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shake machine dispensing nozzle pitted and chipped.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed extra box of opened gloves stored under in use hand towels exposed to splash. Moved to dry storage rack. Corrected On-Site