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WENDY'S (Adairsville)
957 HWY 140 , ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 18, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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B87August 18, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41F on the sandwich prep line and in the frosty dispenser (honest mustard 51F, vanilla frosty mix 44F).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed multiple TCS foods held on time in lieu of temperature control that was not discarded from the day prior and was re-labelled with a 4 hour time sticker. Observed written procedure incomplete (only includes info for lettuce and tomato).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Observed employee preparing food while not wearing a hair restraint and another employee preparing food while not wearing a beard restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”A97February 16, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.
Observed multiple employees wearing watches and bracelets while handling food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”A97September 5, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving pest control.
Observed back door cracked open throughout inspection timeframe and a few flies entering restaurant.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”A90April 15, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (sliced cheese, raw shell eggs, sour cream) improperly cold holding above 41F on the main prep line cooler and raw food reach-in cooler; see temp log. Sour cream and sliced cheese was out of temp for more than 4 hours and was discarded. Eggs were out of temp for less than 4 hours and were moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Coolers will not be used to hold TCS foods until serviced/repaired by a licensed technician and re-checked by health department. Discussed temporary use of time as a public health control for prep line items in the meantime.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed clean dishes stacked wet.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”B87November 6, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS food (chilli at 119 F) not reach reheat temperature of 165 F within the 2 hour allotted reheat time period ( 8 am start time, temp taken at 10:05 am).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)”Observed food contact surface with visible soiling ( ice machine ) not cleaned to sight and touch parameters.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”A99February 21, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving facility upkeep.
Observed employee personal drinks stored on prep tables.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-008-000084. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.