Wendy's Store #104

Observed food contact surfaces of the interior of microwave stored as clean with severe rusting. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be kept clean as often as necessary during the operation. State to PIC to replace microwave.

Observed excessive fly activity in the dining area of the establishment. The presence of pests, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence by using methods, if pest are found, or by other means of pest control. Stated to PIC to contact pest control to have the facility serviced.

Observed the 2026 Food Service permit blocked and not visible to the public. A current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view. Stated to the PIC to post the 2026 food service permit in public view.

Observed frost machine number 1 in disrepair. Equipment shall be maintained in a stated of food repair according to subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule. Stated to PIC to have unit serviced.

Observed visible light entry near the back door of the facility. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Observed PIC to obtain and install a weatherstrip/sealant for the back door.

Observed the most recent inspection report not posted at the drive-thru window or lobby area. Advised PIC that the most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised PIC to post the most recent inspection report in the lobby area, and post the top 1/3 of the inspection report at the drive-thru window.

Observed the current Food Service Establishment permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised PIC to obtain 2025 Food Service Establishment permit and post in public view.

Observed coldwell near sandwich prep area holding TPHC items with an ambient temperature of 65 degrees F. Also observed front-food service reach in cooler with an ambient temperature of 57.5 degrees F. Advised PIC that ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have units repaired.

Observed coldwell near sandwich prep area holding TPHC items with an ambient temperature of 65 degrees F. Also observed front-food service reach in cooler with an ambient temperature of 65 degrees F. Advised PIC that ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have units repaired.

Observed ceiling tiles with staining and food splatter throughout the kitchen area. Advised PIC that the physical facility shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product.

Observed absorbent ceiling tiles at the front-food service area. Advised PIC that materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted. Advised PIC to replace ceiling tiles with nonabsorbent, easily cleanable ceiling tiles.

Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.

Upon arrival, observed food employee, on multiple occasions, touch face and clothing then donned gloves, touch food grade serving paper in order to prepare order. 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 after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms. COS: Had food employee discard food-grade serving paper, remove donned gloves, and wash hands at the designated handwash sink.

Observed multiple stains on interior white panel of ice machine in main kitchen. Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Observed multiple single-service cartons of low-fat milk dated 2/28/25 in reach-in-cooler. Advised PIC that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: PIC voluntarily discarded.

Observed multiple ice bins stored uncovered when not in use. Advised PIC except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

Observed boxes of single-service paper products stored on floor in dry storage area. Advised PIC single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

Observed ice cream machine with ambient temperature of 46F. Advised PIC ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have ice cream machine repaired.

Observed ceiling tiles stained throughout the facility. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product.

Observed vomit/fecal materials not on site in order to respond to vomit/fecal events at the carpeting area. Advised PIC A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.

Observed visible light entry near the back door of the facility. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Observed an insect control device located above the ice cream machine near the drive-thru window. Insect control devices shall be installed so that: the devices are not located over a food preparation area.

Observed ceiling tiles stained throughout the facility. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product.

Staff weren't wearing required hair restraints.

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

Observed no TPHC policy on site upon request at time of inspection. Advised PIC ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request.

Observed tongs, multiple lids, and multiple metal food holders with debris and residues on food contact surface. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised to wash, rinse, and sanitize.

Staff weren't wearing required hair restraints.

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner for food employees to report illnesses/symptoms. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and/or conditional agreement form shall be signed and kept on file at all times.

Observed vomit/fecal procedures and materials not on site at facility during time of inspection. Advised PIC that vomit/fecal procedures shall be kept on site at all times in case of a vomit/fecal event.

Observed food contact surfaces of multiple plastic pans and 1 metal rack stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised to wash, rinse, and sanitize.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted at drive thru window. Advised PIC that the most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view at all times.