Wendys, 270 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WENDYS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 270 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34984
License #: 6602221
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair./ interior guard in microwave melted
  • Intermediate - Lemon Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. On the cookline
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield cover broken dry storage
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. By drive through
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
6/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By drive through
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • 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
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
8/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee female restroom **Repeat Violation**
5/6/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small board used for cutting chicken per manager.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Drying/holding shelving for clean dishes. Outer coating pealing and chipping away. facility has replaced most shelves but still has several more to work on.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink-Ladies restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
4/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet plastic food storage containers are stacked directly on top of each other on the storage rack.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, sections of cook line floor grout is missing and some tiles are broken.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint, food employee wearing a hat with a long ponytail running down back with some sections of hair flipping up and over her shoulder.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, coating on air dry racks above the 3 bay sink is peeling and exposed metal is rusted.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress, kitchen rear exit completely blocked by bread racks. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, unit under fry station.
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.only 88 degrees after running for 5 minutes
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance on soda dispensing machine.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.used cold water only.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours./ chili reheating 1 hour found at 98F recommend turning up the heat on stove. Corrected On Site. found at 151F after 1.5 hours
  • Several floor tiles at drive thru broken
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-16-1 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 opened cook line reach in freezer door and touched bags of frozen food without washing hands between tasks. Corrected On Site. Observed during callback inspection food employee handled raw hamburger then picked up foil wrapped baked potato without washing hands between tasks.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet metal food storage containers stacked directly on top of each other on the air dry rack. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
4/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet metal food storage containers stacked directly on top of each other on the air dry rack. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable, several tiles broken and pieces missing in front of drive thru window Frostie machine.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, cart stored in front of kitchen hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, drive thru area handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/pants after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 opened cook line reach in freezer door and touched bags of frozen food without washing hands between tasks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink- observed wash and samitize bay's set up and in use while middle (rinse) bay is being used to rinse and store dirty dishes.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink, food employee washed hands at the 3 bay sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with greasy build-up, cook line reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, drive thru areaa handwash sink has large pieces of food debris in the drain. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, coating on wall mounted potbrack is peeling and rack is rusted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, chili in the walk in cooler date marked 02/06/12 is at 57 degrees F- manager stated food employee added cooked and cooled hamburger meat to base approximately 15-30 minutes ago then put chili into walk in cooler to go on a break, also observed food employee time marked chili for a 4 hour cook time rather than a 2 hour reheat time. Chili has bedn put onto the stove for reheatting.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, long black hose side on mop sink Y connection.
2/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate, outlet under office window. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet food storage containers are stacked directly on top of each other on the storage rack. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance, a piece of soiled worn fabric is tied between the reach in freezer shelves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, several plastic food storage containers are broken. Corrected On Site, manager discarded.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, coating on wall mounted pot racks is peeling and metal is rusted.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food employee handle raw hamburger with gloved hands then rest gloved hand on cutting board where other food employee is preparing sandwiches. Corrected On Site.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate, at the end of the cookkine. For reporting purposes only.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent, food debris on air dry drainboard of 3 bay sink. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed approximately 3 live flies in kitchen.
  • 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 stirred chili without washing hands between tasks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, box of foil wrapped potatoes near the drive thru window area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice machine door gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, case of plastic forks in the dining room storage closet. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, also reach in cooler where salads are stored. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean, observed food debris floating in 3 bay sink sanitizer water. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, no date mark available indicating when water filters near ice machine were last changed.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed inside of dumpster not clean.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable, large pieces of paint coming off restroom/dining area hallway.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves, food employee wearing nail polish is scooping french fries and preparing shakes without wearing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, coating on wall mounted racks for pots is peeling and racks are rusted.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, front drive thru counter area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area, bottle of degreaser on prep table next to vegetable slicer. Corrected On Site.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Chili reheating 1.75 hours at 125 F.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.Chili temped at 125 after 1.75 hours. Stop sale issued.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. One large plastic container has new label on it after wadhed.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Fry cups/cones over fry station stacked higher then lid-unable to fold down lid to protect cups from flying contamination and insects.
  • Faucet/handle at plumbing fixture-handwash sink in drive tnrough area leaking when turned on.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Carboard boxes and other items stacked in front of hws at 3 bin sink area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-dtive thru area..
  • Critical. Observed 15 pkus live flies in kitchen-rear door to facility was open for an extended time prior to opening.
  • Observed personal item, employee purse and hat on countertop in drive thru area. Facility is not open yet-purse will need to go away and area washed, rinsed and sanitized.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, interior of stand up reach in cooler near ice machine has foam insulation that is exposed and chipped off in sections.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on ice machine door.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, front counter reach in cooler.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing, mop sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, ladies restroom.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved, area at the mop sink- standing water observed in juncture.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, at the dish/prep area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, 3 spray bottles of degreaser hanging on dry food storage rack. Corrected On Site.
11/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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