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NameWENDYS #23
Address20410 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/4/2022
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
9 2 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed employee portioning slices of American cheese into plastic containers with bare hands. CDI- EHS intervened, PIC instructed employee to discard cheese that has been contacted by bare hands, wash hands, don gloves and go back to prepping. Proper glove use observed for remainder of inspection.
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed one container of cheese sauce holding below 135F, see temperature chart. Through discussion with PIC, cheese sauce had been hot holding for about 30 minutes. PIC found that hot well was turned to lowest setting. CDI- cheese sauce properly reheated to 165F in microwave, hot well adjusted and product placed into hot well.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a bottle of chemical cleaner with a label that had faded away, no longer legible. CDI- bottle labeled.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed seasoning shakers at cook line with no label. REPEAT.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed pallets of bread stored on the floor in walk in freezer, not 6 inches above the floor. REPEAT.
43 1 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed handles of metal scoops contacting tomatoes and cheese in cold holding prep area. REPEAT. CDI- scoop handles removed from product during inspection.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several metal and plastic containers wet stacked on shelving above 3 compartment sink. REPEAT.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed several stacks of plastic cups with rims exposed, not in protective packaging. Ensure these items are protected until used.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets on low reach in units with black/pink buildup and food debris buildup, in need of cleaning. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler with black buildup, in need of cleaning. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with black buildup, in need of cleaning. REPEAT.