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Wendy's

1017 HWY 19 NORTH , THOMASTON, GA 30286 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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100 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected June 4, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 91

Most recent inspection (June 4, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 83 on March 3, 2025 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

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A100June 4, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A96October 24, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

Critical (supporting)Proper date marking and disposition.

Observed onions in the WIC stored past the discard by date of 10/23. Employees shall practice the first in, first out rule. Managers threw onions out.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
B83March 3, 20254 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalHands clean and properly washed.

Observed an employee come from outside, put on gloves and started handling food without washing his hands first. All food handlers shall wash their hands when changing duties, coming from outside, etc..

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”
Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed no hand drying towels at the front handwash station. All hand sinks shall be supplied with drying towels and hand soap to ensure in proper handwashing.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”
RoutineContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed purse and keys on the food prep area. Employees personal items shall be stored in a designated area away from food and food prep areas.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”
RoutinePosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Observed no Food Service Permit displayed. Food permit, latest inspection score, and CFSM certifications shall be posted at all times.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”
B85August 22, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed ranch dressing, spicy ranch dressing, shredded cheese, and bleu cheese crumbles with temperatures pass 41 degrees. Ranch Dressing: 52 degrees Fahrenheit Spicy Ranch Dressing: 53 degrees Fahrenheit Shredded Cheese: 53 degrees Fahrenheit Bleu Cheese Crumbles: 56 degrees Fahrenheit All items were discarded of. Recommended the manager move these items to the middle of the prep top cooler and away from the warmer station or sit them on an ice bath.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)RepeatProper date marking and disposition.

Observed bacon in the WIC and French toast in the WIF without proper date marking and labels. All food and food products removed from its original container shall be labeled with proper dates and staff shall practice first in, first out rule.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
A91March 15, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed no hand drying towels in the women and men restrooms. All toilet facilities must be supplied with hand drying towels for both guests and staff to ensure proper handwashing.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Observed items within the walk in cooler without proper date markings and labels. All food products removed from original container must have a label with common name and a discard by date.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
RoutinePosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Observed the latest inspection not displayed in the drive-thru. Latest inspection report shall be posted at the drive-thru and dining area.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (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-145-000197. 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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