Wendy's, 1950 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Wendy's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1950 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32304-3225
License #: 4701187
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Soda syrup room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing rubber bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. Table fan dusty at drive thru station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Orange cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
09/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF BLACK/GREEN MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON/AROUND SODA DISPENSING NOZZELS. DRIVE THRU STATION SODA FOUNTAIN.
  • Intermediate - OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON FROSTY DISPENSING NOZZLE/EQUIPMENT.
  • Basic - OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DUST OR DIRT ON ONOFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE. BEHIND SODA FOUNTAIN AT DRIVE THRU STATION.
  • Basic - OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE. BACK OF FRYERS AND SURROUNDING AREA.
  • Basic - OBSERVED CARBON DIOXIDE/HELIUM TANKS NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED.
  • High Priority - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHED SOILED APRON/CLOTHES AND THEN ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION, HANDLED CLEAN EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS, OR TOUCHED UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. EMPLOYEE TOUCHED SLEEVE OF SHIRT AND SOILED EQUIPMENT THEN RETURNED TO FOOD PREP WITH NO HAND WASH OR GLOVE CHANGE.
  • Basic - OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY AIR-DRIED - WET NESTING - ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Basic - OBSERVED FLOOR AREA(S) COVERED WITH STANDING WATER. UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Basic - OBSERVED FLOOR TILES CRACKED, BROKEN OR IN DISREPAIR. DRIVE THRU STATON.
  • Basic - OBSERVED HOOD FILTER MISSING FROM AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION/EXHAUST SYSTEM.
  • High Priority - OBSERVED HOT WATER TAKES TOO LONG TO REACH HANDWASH SINK RESULTING IN EMPLOYEES USING ONLY COLD WATER TO WASH THEIR HANDS. BACK HAND WASH SINK BESIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • High Priority - OBSERVED LIVE, SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. SODE SYRUP STORAGE ROOM.
  • Basic - OBSERVED NO CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATUR THERMOMETER IN HOLDING UNIT. REACH IN COOLER NEAR DRIVE THRU STATION.
  • Basic - OBSERVED OPENED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH FOOD TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. OPEN GATORADE BOTTLE STORED IN REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM REGISTERS.
  • Basic - OBSERVED SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Basic - OBSERVED STORED FOOD NOT COVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER. BACON
  • Basic - OBSERVED STORED FOOD NOT COVERED IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PHILLY STEAK MEAT.
  • Basic - OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER GASKETS SOILED WITH SLIMY/MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP.
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans stored above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, near office door.
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Front fryer hood system.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand sink near three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Drive thru soda dispenser.
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles observed in office with water damage. Also observed moldy air vent over grill/fryer areas.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Tile baseboard broken/missing near walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets observed on reach in freezer near office, in walk in freezer and reach in cooler under fries station at front.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back hall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at exterior front entrance. **Repeat Violation**
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Manager with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at front hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker (backflow prevention device) missing at front exterior threaded faucet at establishment.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employees demonstrated lack of knowledge concerning basic food safety and related assigned duties. **Corrected On-Site**
1/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MISSING AT HOSE BIBB AT RIGHT EXTERIOR OF ESTABLISHMENT
  • Critical - OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MISSING AT THREADED FAUCET AT FRONT EXTERIOR OF ESTABLISHMENT
  • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON WALL AND FIXTURES BEHIND FRONT FRYERS
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED SECOND KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS THEN FAIL TO UTILIZE PAPER TOWEL TO TURN OFF FAUCET KNOBS AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS AT FRONT COUNTER THEN FAIL TO UTILIZE PAPER TOWEL TO TURN OFF FAUCET KNOBS AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WEARING JEWELRY OTHER THAN A PLAIN RING ON THEIR HANDS/ARMS WHILE PREPARING FOOD - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LACKING PROPER HAND-DRYING PROVISIONS - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. OBSERVED FRONT HANDWASHING SINK UTILIZED TO STORE ICE CREAM MIX UTENSILS DURING MACHINE CLEANING/REFILL
  • Critical - OBSERVED KITCHEN EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS - COS
  • OBSERVED KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDSINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
  • OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER GASKETS WITH SLIMY/MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed drink syrup bag stored on floor of drink syrup closet. Corrected On Site.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING HANDWASHING SICK FOR OTHER PURPOSES THAN HAND WASHING.
  • Critical - OBSERVED KAY SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 350+ PPM AT SINK AREA.
  • OBSERVED MANAGER PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR BACK OFFICE.
  • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SANITIZER CLOTH STORED ON ICE MACHINE
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; purple drink by lettuce chopper. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed personal care item stored with single service items; jacket.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb; near 3 compartment sink.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; walk in cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with unprotected on the drive-thru area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in cooling holding unit. FRONTLINE.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in cooling holding unit. BACKLINE.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR DISH SINK.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS' RESTROOM.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher missing from designated location. For reporting purposes only. ABC EXTINGUISHER. IN FRONTLINE AREA.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher missing from designated location. For reporting purposes only. K EXTINGUISHER IN FRONTLINE AREA.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. IN COKE SYRUP ROOM.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. IN COKE SYRUP ROOM.
1/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Front counter.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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