Wendy's, 1616 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Wendy's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1616 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216
License #: 2605045
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Black build up around faucet and handle. Front counter.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Back splash of frosty dispensers.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Near drive thru window.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under triple sink.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vanilla frosty mix 47°, in frosty machine. Manager added new frosty mix and mixed well, 38°. He states that unit is not always running and he'll discussed this with maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease soil deposits. Frosty nozzle. **Repeat Violation**
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Box crackers on floor by frontline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Touching broom handle **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over drinks concentrate
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Residue on plans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At 50° f , frontline : over stacked , Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. frosty nozzle soiled
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Frontline
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Frontline **Corrected On-Site**
2/3/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/10/2013Complaint PartialCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Observed five fruit flies flying near soda syrup box rack. **Warning**
10/4/2013Complaint PartialWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Hand sink handles, front counter
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not properly working, foods at 48-50° since 8 am. Don't use this reach in cooler until thermometer is reading 41° or below
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48-50° shredded cheese, cut tomatoes and lettuce on prep unit, 48-50° sour cream and milk in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Over potatoes
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease/dust on food-contact surface. Vent in prep unit
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. At home, Mr. Robert , e mailed **Corrected On-Site**
7/23/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within /- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Placed a new one **Corrected On-Site**
  • Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. Big orange container not immersed in sanitized, hard to fit in, employee pushed it in sanitizer and filled it up wit it also **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves by prep hood
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Touched sanitizer water in triple sink and then cut tomatoes with same gloves, explained to her **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50?, and 48? sour cream in prep reach in cooler, all iced down
  • Critical - Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. When reheating chili
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Hand sink by ice machine **Repeat Violation**
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, hotel new one, 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
12/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. needs chlorine also
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. one big on floor by prep sink, killed, pest control every Monday Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300ppm chlorine in sanitizer buckets and 3 comp sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. handsink faucet by prep sink
7/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/1/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. prep reach in cooler across from fryers, thermometer reading 50F
  • Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Andrea Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. she doesn't know where the other mgr certificates are
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted shelf in prep unit
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. at handsink faucet Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dirty dishes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. two by hand sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60F blue cheese, discarded by mgr; 47F sour cream and 50F milk, discarded by mgr Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. lids at self-service Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. spray bottles by gloves, storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Corrected On Site.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Pans wet-nesting on shelf over prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. In front of Walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. Corrected On Site. Mgr. had copy e-mailed to store.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Sink at front counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Door to walk in cooler not tight fitted/does not close properly.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under storage racks in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. Walk in cooler. Cut up apples strawberries and cheese slices. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Employee making sandwiches. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Adjusting headphones with gloves on, did not wash hands, switch gloves prior to handling ready to eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in freezer. 1 box of french fries and 1 box of chicken nuggets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler make table unit next to grill.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream packets (15) in reach in cooler under make table at cookline. Corrected On Site. Mgr. discarded.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Under storage rack next to wall in storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Drive through window.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Cheese on make tables on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cut up apples and strawberries, cheese slices. Corrected On Site.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust/mold-like substance. vent cover in walk-in
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. silver pail, walk-in
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. pails on floor in walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. shelves in walk-in cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk-in cooler
  • Drain cover(s) missing. under handsink
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Construction workers cut hole in door to run extension cords
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. concrete exposed in dining room, building to undergo renovations in near future
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. rear
11/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. forgot to time spicy nuggets and fish Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese, new product Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over cooked onions in walk-in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic pans Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. reachin prep lid Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. cracked tiles in kitchen and in men restroom
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. behind ice machine and in water heater room Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. under cash register
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. on plastic pan Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. fries freezer
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on handsink handle, front counter
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. gloves in box where chemicals where, mgr discarded them Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. one big one by desk, mgr killed it Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. by mop sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. by 3 comp sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in mop sink room, soda syrup rack in; and cracked on in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. gloves under chemicals on shelf Corrected On Site.
7/13/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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