Wendys, 10246 Se Federal Hwy, Port Saint Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WENDYS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10246 Se Federal Hwy, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
License #: 6602234
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Metal ice scoop cracked and split.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Prep area at make table.
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Box of iodized salt open and clumped in box that has been exposed to environmental issues. Boxes appear to be soaked and salt is hardened.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 4 boxes of salt exposed to environmental contamination. Manager states condensation bothers the boxes. Four 4 lbs boxes discarded.
09/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water-next to mop sink where mops drain.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Metal ice scoop at ice maker cracked.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.upright stainless unit at cookline.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
6/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on cheese sauce at cookline.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Several units throughout kitchen and cookline area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin-around edges of beverage station at drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink took several minutes to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Drive thru sink heavily stained from tea and or coffee.
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager helping on line with long loose bands and hair.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . Chili reheat started at 8:00 am, now 10:30 am, chili temped at 134-140°
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stainless buckets piled on basin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee making tea at sink, put tea bag and whisk in basin then idled pitcher with water from same sink.
8/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by 3 bin sink.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken-several cam row.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair-tall cookline freezer by drive thru window.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair-low unit at sandwich making unit.
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water-back store room.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean-lettuce leaf floating in sanitizer solution.
  • High Priority - Employee turned off water with washed bare hands. advised to dispense towels first and use the, to turn off water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . Chili e Reheating in large deep kettle temped at 125 with less than 1 hour to go. ADVISED reheat in shallow pans and stirred more frequently. manager took actions to quick reheat by breaking down to shallow pans and more rapid heat and stir product.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. hand cart used for prep...burned, melted, and not smooth-has black stains.
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Containers stacked over 3 bin sink.
  • Critical - Food not properly protected from contamination. Soap dispenser located over frosty machine at drive thru.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of chopped lettuce on hand wadh sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust-light shield over ice machine littered with black debris.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-front counter.
  • Observed reac-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair-low boy at druve through.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed wall in disrepair-wall outside mens and womens restrooms where signs were ripped from wall.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet plastic food storage containers stacked directly on top of each other on the storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed 5 live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, short black hose at the mop sink Y connection. Repeat Violation.
5/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.the water at the hand wash sink next to the 3 bay sink did not reach a temperature of 100 degress fahrenheit after 30 seconds on being turned on
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.2 to 3 flies are observed
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.soap and cleaning chemicals are stored with and above single use disposable gloves Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.toxic chemical spray bottles were stored above the rinse bay of the 3 bay sink Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.no dack flow on the hose end of the 'y' connection at the mop sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.a wet mop is draining on to the floor next to the mop sink Repeat Violation.
11/23/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, kitchen handwash sink has 2 trays stored on it. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, 2 plastic food storage containers on air dry drainboard are broken. Corrected On Site, manager discarded.
  • Observed inside of dumpster not clean, heavy sludge at the bottom of the dumpster.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, boxes of vinyl gloves stored on shelf below cleaning products on storage shelf outside of the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, brewer filters stored uncovered at the drive thru window area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored, spray bottle of degreaser hanging off faucet above rinse bay of 3 bay sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry, wet mop stored in bucket of dirty water. Corrected On Site.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, ladies restroom.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, chili base with cooked meat in tge walk in cooler cooling in a container covered in plastic wrap Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring spoons stored in 72 degrees F standing water at the front drive thru window. Corrected On Site.
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices- food storage containers are cracked and broken. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, drain in dumpster enclosure as evidenced by a large amount of murky water accumulated in dumpster enclusure over drain.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, spray bottle of germicidal deoderant/disinfectant stored on top of Frosty machine next to ice machine. Corrected On Site.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves, cook wearing nailpolish is dispensing hamburgers without wearing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food, cook eatting french frieson cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, food storage containers with cracked brojen edges. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, stand up reach in freezer on cookline.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, uncovered brewer filters stored in bin at drive thru window area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing,drive thru window handwash sink being used as a dump sink as evidenced by ice and orange soda-like residue in the basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, open drink cup stored inside the cookline reach in freezer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, brewer filters at the drive thru window brewing station.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, under 3 bay sink.
  • Critical. Restroom fixtures missing, toilet seat on men's restroom toilet.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed heavy grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures in ladies restroom in disrepair, area next to door and next to office.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor cover and light shield.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, vent over rear prep area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item's improperly stored, open bottle of "Dazzle" cleaner /polish and bottle of "No-Thaw" freezer/cooler cleaner stored directly on top of toilet tissue at the chemical storage rack. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report, manager is unaware of where report is located.
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours, chili being reheated for 2 hours, cook stated it was put on at approximatly 9:05 is at 140-156 degrees F. Stop Sale issued.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, front counter reach in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, cook line reach in freezer near fryers.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, reach in cooler for salads near the ice machine.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, tall reach in freezer dor handle has duct tape on it.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, green hose side of mop sink Y connection.
  • Ceiling tile missing, above tall reach in freezer.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, restrooms.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor, K class extinguisher is on the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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