Wendy's, 1824 Reid St, Palatka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WENDY'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1824 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177-3151
License #: 6400307
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. In front of hand wash sink near three compartment sink
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler with milk and chocolate milk **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. 1 door reach in freezer near back door, manager stated gasket has already been ordered
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Under three compartment sink, manager stated plumber has been called
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Area around nozzles at drive thru window **Corrected On-Site**
10/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Bread Walk-in Freezer . Walk-in Freezer has exposed wood/wood rot on door frame. Bottom of door frame.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. hamburger for chili ice machine Walk-in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili **Corrected On-Site**
6/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee next to frosty machine on front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above three compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese crumbles. 48°. Corrective action taken. Portion of cheese on line reduced.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in cooler in back area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. In dry storage area above food packets. Sanitizer bucket above salt/pepper packets in front lobby area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Cheese on cook line. Discussed time for public health with manager.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Spilled ketchup, reach in cooler under grill
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cup dispenser, behind chili **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Around trash can on grill line
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
11/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cup dispenser.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad coolers.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut lettuce.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Spray bottle of degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Front counter.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil in rear sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Metal bins above three compartment sink.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic bins and lids throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Numerous units throughout kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda machine dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Frosty syrup on frontline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Salad bases on shelf not covered or inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ready to eat lettuce in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear identifying label. Corrected On Site.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. NUMEROUS MISSION
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. EMPLOYEE TOUCHING CUT LETTUCE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. WATER IN COOLER , THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. PREPLINE
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. GREATER THAN 400PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. DRINK THRU
6/12/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Case of single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area [exterior freezer]. Corrected On Site.
  • Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans stacked on clean dish rack.
  • Critical - Food or food-contact surface cross contaminated by employee due to improper handling of food or equipment. Cook handling raw meat also contacts warmer drawer handles without washing hands. Other employee then contacts drawer handle without washing hands afterwards. Corrected On Site.
  • Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Mount allows ice scoop tp touch the floor when stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Metal stem-type thermometer not readily accessible for use. Did not turn on when tested. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Make table by front counter. Not easily cleanable.
  • Personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cordless phone on cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked broccoli 64F, Blue cheese 45F, Asiago cheese 45-46F on make table by drive thru. Blue cheese 46F on make table by front counter. Items placed on Time as a public health control.
  • Critical - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pump sprayer. Repeat Violation.
3/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ice in front counter handwash sink. Handwashing only in HWS.
  • Critical - No label on pump sprayer.
  • Critical - No thermometer in reach-in cooler. Salad cooler.
  • Critical - Open drink on shelf above food in walk-in cooler. COS.
  • Critical - Shell eggs over ready-to-eat in walk-in cooler. COS.
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Case of food in walk-in freezer with ice build build-up from leaking freezer.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer causing heavy ice build-up.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 46, 48 on cookline make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Open packages of raw chicken over fish in reach-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink.
4/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese inside the reach in @ 45 F . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed syrup hoses on syrup shelf exposed to contamination .
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Dish washing in progress . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water supply not maintained at 100 F at the kitchen hand sink .
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Drive through window .
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 3/11/11. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code/foodbourne illness questions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 3/11/11. Corrected On Site.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. SCOOPING ICE WITH CUP, FINGERS CONTACTING ICE. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD EQUIPMENT .
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. FRONT HWS FAUCET .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
5/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SALAD REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when necessary. BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. BLADE Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CLEAN PANS WETNESTING
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDSINK (NEAR TRIPLE SINK) REACHED ONLY 76'F
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
1/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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