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WENDY'S # 8897 / JAI Augusta, LLC
430 SOUTH BELAIR RD , MARTINEZ, GA 30907 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 5, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving employee health, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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B85October 5, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving employee health, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed four employees missing employee health agreements. C/A: Have all employees sign health agreements.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed food build-up on clean dishes. C/A: Ensure dishes are clean before being placed with clean dishes.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed two employees wearing watches while preparing food. C/A: Only a single plain banded ring may be worn during food prep.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed no inspection, CFSM, permit posted in dining room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed broken and missing floor tiles. Observed mold like substance on ceiling tiles.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A95March 23, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed no inspection, CFSM, permit posted in dining room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed significant wet nesting in 3-comp sink area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed fryers with food debris and buildup, inside of RIF.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed broken floor ties with standing water.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A94September 25, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed WIF out of order; items being thawed in broken WIF (room temp).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)”Observed incorrect inspection posted in drive-thru window, no inspection, CFSM, FSP posted in lobby.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed broken fryer with oil still in it, covered in food debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)”B89May 2, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed burger cooler and prep top cooler not maintaining 41 degrees. Food in cooler gets cooked/used very quickly.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)”Observed employees with no hair restraints, bracelets and watches.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed no inspection posted in drive thru window, no servsafe or FSP posted.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed significant wet nesting in 3-comp sink area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed many cracked/broken/missing floor tiles in kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A95December 12, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed staff wearing watch on wrist while handling food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed health inspection report not posted in drive thru window.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”A90June 10, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed food prepped earlier this morning not cooling at rate to ensure it reaches 41 degrees or below within four hours.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed cold holding units needing a thermometer placed on inside.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed staff with hair over 1 1/2 inch long handling food without hair net or hat on.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed staff member with watch on wrist while handling food.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed no glove usage while handling raw meats, employee performing multiple tasks.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed missing floor tiles throughout kitchen, allowing water to collect in holes.
−1 point · Cited as “null”A95December 22, 20235 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed staff wearing a watch/bracelets on wrist while handling/preparing food.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed hand sink in kitchen pipe leaking when water is running onto the floor, also walk-in cooler door not closingproperly.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed cleaning needed on/inside equipment and cabinets in kitchen area, ensure to clean cold holding units doors/gaskets/shelve.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed missing floor tiles or loose tiles throughout kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed cleaning needed behind, between, and underneath kitchen equipment on floors.
−1 point · Cited as “null”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-036-0535. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.