Wendy Store # 107

Observed food contact surface of the interior of the bulk ice machine stored as clean and with ice with black residue in the main kitchen. Advised PIC equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the bulk ice machine in the main kitchen.

Observed severe grease accumulation and food splatter on ceiling tiles throughout the main kitchen. Advised PIC that the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean/replace ceiling tiles throughout the main kitchen.

Observed CFSM not posted in public display. Advised PIC the original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

Observed multiple TCS foods (salad, 2 bins) cooling tightly covered in reach-in-cooler. Advised PIC when cooling food shall be loosely covered, or uncovered, for rapid cooling. COS: Had PIC relocate items to walk-in-cooler and uncover cooling items.

Observed chemical wiping bucket at cookline measuring 0 ppm quat. Advised PIC held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC remade sanitization bucket to measure 400 ppm.

Observed food employee grab a writing utensil from pants pocket and proceeded to handle a bin of food with the same pair of gloves. Advised PIC 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 and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. COS: Had food employee remove gloves and to wash hands at the designated handwash sink.

Observed multiple TPHC food items for 4 hours (Beef Patty) and 6 hours (Cut Tomatoes, Cut Lettuce, Blue Cheese Crumbles) without proper start time or discard time labeled on items being monitored on time. Advised PIC the time when the food is removed from 41°F (5°C) or less cold holding temperature control, and the time that is 6 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from cold holding temperature control. COS: Had PIC correct labels on TPHC food items.

Observed no inspection report posted at the drive-thru (one-third of report) also observed inspection report posted in lobby dated 3/3/2021. Advised PIC The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

Observed handsink being obstructed by trash bin (2) at main kitchen area. Advised a handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Had PIC remove trash bins away from hand sink area.

Observed quat. concentration at cookline area of main kitchen measuring at 0 ppm (2 buckets). Advised PIC chemical sanitization shall be within adequate range (200 ppm - 400 ppm).

Observed ice bin near drive-thru area with black debris on inside panel of ice machine lid. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency. COS: Had PIC disinfect ice machine lid.

Observed multiple TCS foods (sliced lettuce, 4 bins) cooling tightly covered in WIC. Advised PIC when cooling food shall be loosely covered, or uncovered, for rapid cooling. COS: Had PIC uncover cooling items.

Observed ice container stored uncovered in-between use. Advised PIC food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food to where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS: Had PIC close ice bin and discuss with staff to close ice lid when not in use.

Observed no inspection report posted at the drive-thru (one-third of report) also observed inspection report posted in lobby obstructed by display of other documents, inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times. Advised PIC The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

Observed multiple TCS foods (sliced tomatoes and sliced lettuce) cooling tightly covered in WIC. Advised PIC when cooling food shall be loosely covered, or uncovered, for rapid cooling. COS: Had PIC uncover cooling items.

Observed ice container stored uncovered in-between use. Advised PIC food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food to where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS: Had PIC close ice bin and discuss with staff to close ice lid when not in use.