Wendy's #108, 1071 E Hwy 98e, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WENDY'S #108
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1071 E Hwy 98e, Destin, FL 32541-2901
License #: 5601465
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing several locations in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment, fry line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler by chili hot hold. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, two reach-in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, several units. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water/condensation leaking from ceiling of walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing several locations in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment, fry line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler by chili hot hold. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, two reach-in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, several units. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water/condensation leaking from ceiling of walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 44 °F, broccoli slaw 44 °F, sliced tomatoes 52 °F, cut tomatoes 46 °F, cut lettuce 45 °F, items in top of makeline cooler. Operator added ice. **Warning** Upon callback observed chili 37 °F (in walk-in cooler), cut iceberg lettuce 59 °F (in makeline reach-in cooler top), mixed lettuce 59 °F (in makeline reach-in cooler top), and broccoli slaw 52 °F (in makeline reach-in cooler top).
  • Intermediate - Reach-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. Reach-in cooler, makeline. **Warning** upon callback observed cut lettuce 59 °F, pickles 51 °F, cut lettuce 59 °F, cut tomatoes 40 °F(just moved from walk-in cooler) and broccoli slaw 52 °F.
09/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment near oil storage/soda syrup area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food (pickles) stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing several locations in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils (metal pans) not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment, fry line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler by chili hot hold. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, two reach-in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, several units. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water/condensation leaking from ceiling of walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chili 47/48 °F, made last night per Operator. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 44 °F, broccoli slaw 44 °F, sliced tomatoes 52 °F, cut tomatoes 46 °F, cut lettuce 45 °F, items in top of makeline cooler. Operator added ice. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight per Operator . Chili 46/48 °F, in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Degreaser stored on soda syrup boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin by front counter. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered (chili) while cooling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-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. Reach-in cooler, makeline. **Warning**
09/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatoes
4/10/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Cookline
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
10/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under/behind single fryer.
  • Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door frame... Interior.
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... 47?. Later tempted 42? **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... men's restroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer in salads, toppings cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair... reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment... back side of fryers and pressure fryer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... yellow cheese @ 46 f, prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled floor under fountain drink syrup rack... liquid spillage.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair... door sweep. Repeat Violation.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer in holding unit... grill cooler where salads stored.
  • Observed build-up of grease in back side of pressure fryer... hose, wheels, etc.
  • Critical - Observed dirty handsink by pressure fryer.
  • Observed door gasket on cold holding unit in poor repair... grill cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor throughout.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed no hand wash sign posted in men's restroom.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled soda fountain nozzle attachment component. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler door sweep in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
3/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed soiled soda fountain nozzle attachment areas... service counter fountain.
  • Observed torn walk-in cooler door gasket/door sweep. Repeat Violation.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...front service area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No soap and towels at front service area handwash sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed detached walk in cooler gadket/door sweep. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
3/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed detached walk-in cooler gasket/door sweep.
  • Observed build-up of grease on fryer casters/wheels.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...service counter.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser and towels lacking at service area/front handwashing sink.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed oil dripping from hood system interior.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable...grout in disrepair throughout.
  • Observed moderate grime/liquid spillage around ice cream machine...floor/base tiles.
  • Observed wall base tile in disrepair.
6/3/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above...grilled chicken @ 126 f., warmer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above...chili @ 119 f., steam table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair...door threshold/bottom.
  • Observed water drip/flow at handsink faucet...men's restroom.
  • Critical. Observed Frosty machine lube stored on ice machine top...edge/side. Repeat Violation.
4/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...chili, walk in cooler.
  • Observed torn cover to chili container...walk in cooler.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed torn customer bench seating.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on back side of fryer units.
  • Observed single-service article cups stored in soiled storage compartment...by frosty machine.
  • Observed water leak at base of plumbing fixture...mop/service sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided front service counter handsink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided restroom handsinks.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions...service counter handsink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory...service counter.
  • Critical. Observed gel lubricant stored on ice machine side surface.
11/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/25/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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