Wendy's, 1601 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Wendy's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1601 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239-2906
License #: 6801627
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed torn gasket holding french fries. **Warning**
2/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed torn gasket holding french fries. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All PH/TCS product moved to other units for cold holding. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
2/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in storage area where soda boxes and rolls were.
  • Basic - Storage rack holding clean lids for food containers rusted shelving. Soda pump holding rack rusted.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on underside around nozzles of soda machine at drive thru.
  • Intermediate - Small build up underside of inside of ice bin.
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment, overhead open pipe with moisture over products in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Rusty vent in door to water heater room in kitchen.
6/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of sticky residue on soda pump motors.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, potato stand in back room rusty.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris on bottom shelf of reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
1/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Water dripping from overhead light fixture in walkin cooler onto edge of food rack with packaged food.
  • Observed floor in walkin cooler with standing water.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, metal stand in dry storage room rusty. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle at handwash sink in men's bathroom has a sharp cutting edge.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed drain pipe for cooling unit in walkin cooler disconnected and water dripping into bucket. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, metal stand for boxed foods in dry storage room is rusty.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, two dime sized holes in metal splash back guard for three compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up between drive up window shelf and wall.
5/29/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain pipe for cooling unit in walkin cooler is disconnected.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, metal stand for boxed foods in storeroom rusty.
  • Observed shelf at drive up window with debris buildup.
  • Observed two dime sized holes in back splash shield on three compartment sink .
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield near three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed box of wrapped potatoes stored on floor near stove. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed east wall in walkin cooler is rusty.
  • Observed wall left side of three compartment sink with black moldlike build up.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of undrained soda overspill at soda dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed empty box in front of rear exit. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of paper and plastic lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area over three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged near front counter door. For reporting purposes only.
8/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walkin freezer.
  • Observed attached equipment hoods over cooklines with loose caulking seal hanging over product area.
  • Observed two missing floor tiles under pressure cooker.
  • Observed wall with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area top of three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. B C extinguisher in kitchen.
3/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, two nickle sized holes in stainless steel back splash on three compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on soda pump lines.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry, in mop bucket.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, two quarter sized holes in back splash guard on three compartment sink.
  • Observed large mound of ice accumulated on floor of outside walkin freezer .
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at drive up window.
  • Plumbing improperly installed. Hot and cold water faucet handles at handwash sink in men's bathroom are misslabeled/reversed.
  • Observed floor and wall juncture mopboard tile missing near drive up window.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Box of food on floor in walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved, missing piece of mopboard at corner across from walkin cooler.
  • Observed floor in walkin freezer with accumulated ice.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, litter on ground between outside freezers.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher not fully charged.
2/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind hose along three compartment sink.
  • Observed walkin cooler wall soiled with accumulated rust.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, some ceiling tile hangers are getting rusty in back kitchen area.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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