Wendy's #20

Year by year

Inspections

1. Dec 9, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Cream in walk-in cooler is improperly date marked. Informed PIC. PIC labeled food item with proper discard time label.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO

     Employee was observed eating shift meal in the food preparation area. Informed employee of violation and requested that they continue eating in break area. Employee complied.

     Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use.

     Code 2-401.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area. Informed PIC. PIC agreed to obtain and post KCPH permit.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

2. Oct 9, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 5 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after operating drive thru. Observed employee operating drive thru and using the cash register. Employee then don a new pair of gloves without washing hands and began to help on the prep line. Discussed observation with manager. Manager made employee wash their hands and don a new pair of gloves.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at the hose bib on the outside of the building. Observed hose connected to the outside hose bib without a backflow preventor. Instructed manager that if a hose is used on the outside hose bib, it must have a back flow preventor. Manager then removed the hose off the hose bib.

     Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

     Code 5-203.14

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment. Observed that the certified food protection manager certificate is not posted. Instructed manager to have all the certified food protection managers certificates posted. Manager posted CFPM certificates.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Observed two of the three fryer hoods of the in the kitchen are missing some of metal trim . Instructed manager to repair or repair missing metal trim on the fryer hoods so that they are corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material that can be cleaned. Manager stated a work order has been placed.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer floors are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Observed accumulation of debris on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to increase the cleaning frequency of the floors in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The doors in the back of the establishment for the utility room, chemical storage, and office area are damaged. Observed areas of the doors are chipping, cracking, and have abrasions. Instructed manager to repair or replaced damaged doors. Manager stated a work order has been placed.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The floors and coves in the warewashing area are damaged. Observed floors and coves are chipping, cracking, and are missing. Instructed manager to repair or replaced damaged floors and cove. Manager stated a work order has been placed.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area. Observed that current permit is not posted in a conspicous area. Instructed manager to post the current permit in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

3. Dec 1, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.