Wendy's

Observed TCS food items on the make line (Pepper Jack and cheddar cheese slices and cut tomatoes) and cooler (raw, shelled eggs) cold-holding above 41 F. (COS- PIC disposed food items.) Ensure all TCS foods are cold-holding at 41 F or below at all times.

Observed reach in cooler with TCS salads and salad dressings to have an temperature above 41F. CA: PIC discarded all foods. Upon further inspection, heavy ice build up was observed on the condenser. Advised PIC to defrost cooler and verify functionality. If unit is still unable to maintain proper temperatures, contact maintenance.

Rule: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. Observation: Observed multiple employees changing tasks without removing gloves and washing hands before resuming new tasks. Notified PIC. PIC instructed employees to deglove, wash hands, and re-glove before resuming tasks.

Rule: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. Observation: Observed pans and other items in drying area stacked without adequate draining. Notified PIC who unstacked wet items.

Observed build-up on interior of ice machine.

RCA: PIC shall burn ice, clean and then sanitize machine before refilling. Food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed a flying insect walking on top of strawberry frosty mix inside frosty machine.

CA: PIC had employee empty machine of frosty mixture in order to clean and sanitize container. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; and Eliminating harborage conditions.

Observed the ice scoop sitting on the grate above the drain pan.

COS CA: PIC moved ice scoop. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in a clean and protected location.

Observed old food splatter on walls and floors behind and under equipment throughout the kitchen area. Observed old food debris on the cup/lid holder at the drive through window.

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