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WENDY'S OF CORNELIA

1082 LEVEL GROVE RD , CORNELIA, GA 30531 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
86 / 100 · Good
Last inspected March 26, 2026
2 inspections on record · average score 81

Most recent inspection (March 26, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

Inspection history

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B86March 26, 20263 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalTime as a public health control: procedures and records.

Not following the guidelines for TPHC for the prep top near grill: lettuce, onions, cheese, shredded cheese. See temperatures in temp log.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”
RoutineFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. OBSERVED debris on various food contacted surfaces. Consulted with PIC on general cleaning requirements.

−4 points · Cited as “null”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. Observed soiled/food debris on cup chutes, single use item racks observed soiled/ old food syrup on self service and drive through window drink machines.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”
C76November 15, 20248 violations

Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and pest control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

Cooked meats not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Consulted with PIC- items in question were voluntarily discarded. See temperature chart for items.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iv) Before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; P and (v) At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. P.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)Thermometers provided and accurate.

511-6-1.05((2)(l) - TMD, Ambient Air & Water - Accuracy (Pf) (l) Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water. 1. Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices that are scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±1.5ºC in the intended range of use. Pf Consulted with PIC on TMD, informed that new ones would be ordered.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05((2)(l) - tmd, ambient air & water - accuracy (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed raw beef patties being held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit, No TMD found near or in equipment, Consulted with PIC, items in question voluntarily discarded. Ice bath was implemented for beef holding. See temperature log for details .

−9 points · Cited as “null”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatPersonal cleanliness.

Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. -Door kept open using a pole from the outside.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Facility has a non self-closing walk in cooler door, a grill that does not keep minimum temperatures needed for hot holding., a broken hand soap dispenser at the service sink most convenient for employee handwashing.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Facility has a non self-closing walk in cooler door, a grill that does not keep minimum temperatures needed for hot holding, a broken hand soap dispenser at the service sink most convenient for employee handwashing, and a reach in cold holding equipment not meeting the cold holding temperature minimum.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (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 068-63-1. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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