Wendys, 2309 S Us 1, Fort Pierce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WENDYS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2309 S Us 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
License #: 6602272
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Located under fryer.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fry area.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair metal ice bucket is bent and cracked.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by sanitizer bucket.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee refilling bucket of water.
11/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Near drive through
6/25/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Ciabatta bread
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handicap stall in women's restroom
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handicap stall in women's restroom **Corrected On-Site**
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Womens restroom
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
10/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, food employee handled raw hamburger then picked up utensil to pull oven rack and put oven mitts on with washing hands between tasks. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, food employee with loose unrestrained hair scooping French fries. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, at the front counter register bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, corner of Frostie machine hopper cover is broken and insulation is exposed.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress, kitchen fear exit door blocked by a power washer and bread racks. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, turned off unit where bag of French fries are stored under hot hold station. **Repeat Violation**
12/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed Stop Sale issued due to temperature abuse.
  • Critical - Observed a bag of mayonaise and a squeeze bottler on basin edge of kitchen handwash sink (cos).
  • Critical - Observed chili reheated for hot holding is at 136F after more than 2 hours, manager stated chili was put on to reheat at 8:00 am, chili taken off stove at 10:25 am to be poured into pans. Stop Sale issued for second pot on stove at 106F.
  • Critical - Observed food employee handle raw hamburger then touch lid and pan on flat top located on other side of cook line with washing hands (cos)
  • Observed hood system above fry line operated with hood filters removed.
  • Observed manager scooping french fries with loose/unrestrained hair - repeat.
  • Observed reach in unit under dry holding are area gasket torn - repeat.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, manager scooping french fries with loose unrestrained hair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment, fryers. Also, observed a piece of grease soaked cardboard under the fryers.
  • Observed reach-in-freezer gasket torn/in disrepair, unit under hot hold area.
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, paint/coating chipping off large pot storage racks.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, unit under fry station.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry, wet mop stored in mop bucket containing soiled water. Corrected On Site.
8/17/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine and door. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area, spray bottle of degreaser hanging on rack above prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, tested at 0 ppm. Corrected On Site, manager observed degreaser has been installed in dispenser instead of sanitizer.
5/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, sandwich make area near ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed food employee at hamburger station handle raw hamburber then pick up french fry scoop without washing hands between tasks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, cookline unit where raw hamburger is stored.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, cookline reach in cooler.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
8/3/2010Routine - 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 reheated on stove is at 122-130 degrees F after 3 1/2 hours. Observed manager took temperature of chili with establishment's thermometer, chili temperature at 130 degrees F. Stop Sale issued.
  • Observed reach in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, unit at front counter.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site, manager had copy emailed from corporate office.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation, 6 food employees on duty at time of inspection without a CFM. This violation must be corrected by : 07/30/10.
5/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, cook line reach in cooler and freezer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, cases of paper goods in the dry storage closet.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area, bag of onions on dunage rack below chemical spray bottles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, uncooked chicken patties stored over vegetables in the walk in freezer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, cook line unit.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing, dry storage closet.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in dining area with water damage and black mold like substance.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, ladies restroom.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation, seven employees on duty. Manager stated test has been taken, waiting for certifucate in the mail. This violation must be corrected by : 09/25/09.
7/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/10/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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