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NameWENDYS #4
Address6500 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/17/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed PIC wash hands and re-contaminate them on faucet handles. CDI - PIC coached and hands properly washed. -0-
19 3 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165 F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. - P. Observed chili being reheated in HH well. Times marked indicated that reheating began at 10:45 am. At 12:28 pm, chili had a temperature of 138 F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded chili. -3-
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. - Pf. Observed salads cooling tightly covered inside of reach-in units and large batch of freshly prepared lettuce cooling covered inside of the walk-in cooler. Refer to temperature chart for details. PIC advised that all products were prepared 10 minutes prior to inspection. CDI - Items from the reach-in units were relocated to the walk-in cooler and all containers left vented to facilitate cooling towards < 41 F. -0.5- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No REPEAT: 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple gnat at front hand sink large flies present throughout the facility kitchen and restrooms. PIC demonstrated invoice from Ecolab’s last treatment service on 9/30/23. They due for another treatment on 10/19/23. PIC will contact PCO for immediate services.***No points deducted due to active management of issue. -0-
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple clean metal food containers stacked wet on shelving units above 3-comp and prep sinks. Utensils separated to allow to dry. Allow to air dry prior to stacking. -0.5-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed significant amounts of ice building up along edges of walk-in freezer door. -0-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster sliding doors left open. -0-
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT: 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed FRP walls need of cleaning behind drive thru burger grill area. Clean and maintain clean. No escalation in points due to notable improvement since previous inspection. -0.5-