Wendy's

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 23, 2026 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 3

     GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28

     OBSERVED “WENDY'S” HOT CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC) AND BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINERS. DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINERS / LIDS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED

     Code MCO 204.30B

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

     ESTABLISHMENT WAS USING THE CONCEPT OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL (TPHC) TO KEEP TCS FOOD OUT OF MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION. FOR EXAMPLE: HALF & HALF COFFEE CREAMER AND AMERICAN CHEESE (SCHREIBER FOODS). OPERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE THAT DESCRIBE HOW TO USE TPHC AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT. PROVIDE A WRITTEN DOCUMENT WITH A CLEAR PROCEDURE ON HOW TO USE TPHC. GUIDANCE DOCUMENT / HANDOUT IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT. HAVE WRITTEN DOCUMENT AVAILABLE FOR YEARLY REVIEW AND EMPLOYEE TRAININGS. PS-1: FDA Tempering letter does not exempt the establishment from using time as a public health control (TPHC) for American cheese. PS-2: PIC printed a blank copy during inspection. Fill this out and have it ready for inspections.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0408A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

     2026 LICENSE WAS NOT POSTED. POST CURRENT LICENSE ON A VISIBLE PLACE.

     Code MCO 188.390

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

     “BLEEDING DEVICE” AT 1052 – CHEMICAL DISPENSER WAS NOT WORKING ON THE MOP SINK. REPLACE THIS BLEEDING DEVICE SO WATER WILL DRIP EVERY TIME YOU USE THE CHEMICAL DISPENSER AVOIDING PRESSURE BUILD UP.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1040B

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Store food preparation or dispensing utensils that are used with non-TCS foods, such as ice, in a clean, protected location.

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LYING ON TOP OF ICE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN AN APPROVED LOCATION. SCOOP WAS MOVED TO AN APPROVED LOCATION DURING INSPECTION.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0275E

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Prevent grease or condensation from exhaust ventilation hood systems from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles.

     OBSERVED GREASE DROPS HANGING FROM KITCHEN HOOD. CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AS NEEDED.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0565

2. Jul 1, 2025 Follow-Up Score 94
   • Not serious Priority 3

     GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28

     OBSERVED “WENDY'S” HOT CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC). DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINERS / LIDS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED

     Code MCO 204.30B

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

     ESTABLISHMENT WAS USING THE CONCEPT OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL (TPHC) TO KEEP TCS FOOD OUT OF MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION. FOR EXAMPLE: HALF & HALF COFFEE CREAMER AND AMERICAN CHEESE (SCHREIBER FOODS). OPERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE THAT DESCRIBE HOW TO USE TPHC AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT. PROVIDE A WRITTEN DOCUMENT WITH A CLEAR PROCEDURE ON HOW TO USE TPHC. GUIDANCE DOCUMENT / HANDOUT IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT. HAVE WRITTEN DOCUMENT AVAILABLE FOR YEARLY REVIEW AND EMPLOYEE TRAININGS. PS: FDA Tempering letter does not exempt the establishment from using time as a public health control (TPHC) for American cheese.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0408A

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

     OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING INSIDE PREP LINE COOLER (FRONT). FOR EXAMPLE: BUTTER AT 59F AND SOUR CREAM AT 59F. SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( KEEP THIS FOOD WITH A COMPLETE LID TO AVOID TEMPERATURE LOSS.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

3. Jun 6, 2025 Routine Score 86
   • Not serious Priority 3

     GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28

     OBSERVED “WENDY'S” HOT CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC). DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINERS / LIDS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED

     Code MCO 204.30B

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

     ESTABLISHMENT WAS USING THE CONCEPT OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL (TPHC) TO KEEP TCS FOOD OUT OF MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION. FOR EXAMPLE: HALF & HALF COFFEE CREAMER AND AMERICAN CHEESE (SCHREIBER FOODS). OPERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE THAT DESCRIBE HOW TO USE TPHC AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT. PROVIDE A WRITTEN DOCUMENT WITH A CLEAR PROCEDURE ON HOW TO USE TPHC. GUIDANCE DOCUMENT / HANDOUT IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT. HAVE WRITTEN DOCUMENT AVAILABLE FOR YEARLY REVIEW AND EMPLOYEE TRAININGS.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0408A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

     2025 – 2026 LICENSE WAS NOT POSTED. POST LICENSE ON A VISIBLE PLACE.

     Code MCO 188.390

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

     OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING INSIDE PREP LINE COOLER (FRONT). FOR EXAMPLE: BUTTER AT 50F AND SOUR CREAM AT 44F SEE TEMP CHART FOR MORE FOOD ITEMS AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( KEEP THIS FOOD WITH A COMPLETE LID TO AVOID TEMPERATURE LOSS.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

   • Serious Priority 1 Corrected on site

     Food workers must wash their hands before starting food preparation tasks.

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING THE REGISTER AND DRIVE THRU AND NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION (SERVING CHILI). REMIND FOOD WORKERS TO WASH HANDS BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION, WHEN SWITCHING TASKS, AFTER A BREAK OR ANYTIME HANDS GET CONTAMINATED. FOOD WORKER WASHED HIS HANDS DURING INSPECTION.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0075A

   • Serious Priority 1

     The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathoge

     PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINTS RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (STARBUCKS LOCATION). YOU MUST REPORT TO MDH AT 1-877-FOOD-ILL ANY CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINT RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (E.G: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ETC). ALSO SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER WITH AFFECTED CUSTOMER.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0040D

4. Jun 10, 2024 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3

     GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28

     OBSERVED “WENDY'S” CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC). USE UP OLD MATERIAL QUICKLY AND REPLACE WITH APPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINERS / LIDS.

     Code MCO 204.30B

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

     ESTABLISHMENT WAS USING THE CONCEPT OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL (TPHC) TO KEEP TCS FOOD OUT OF MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION. FOR EXAMPLE: HALF & HALF COFFEE CREAMER. OPERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE THAT DESCRIBE HOW TO USE TPHC AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT. PROVIDE A WRITTEN DOCUMENT WITH A CLEAR PROCEDURE ON HOW TO USE TPHC. GUIDANCE DOCUMENT / HANDOUT IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT. HAVE WRITTEN DOCUMENT AVAILABLE FOR YEARLY REVIEW AND EMPLOYEE TRAININGS.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0408A

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

     OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES IN THE KITCHEN (BY MOP SINK). CONTACT YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ADDRESS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. HAVE INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE HEALTH INSPECTOR.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1565C

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

     2024 LICENSE WAS NOT POSTED. PRINT CURRENT LICENSE AND POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE.

     Code MCO 188.390

5. Jun 8, 2023 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

     Observed wet mop not hung. Hang wet mops. Corrected on site.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1540

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

     Donita has taken and passed the class, just waiting on the certificate. Checked the website and it has not been processed yet. Post certificate once it arrives.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033A

   • Serious Priority 1

     The person in charge shall notify the regulatory authority of a food employee known to be infected with norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.

     Per illness log an employee has had norovirus and it wasn't reported to the health department. Ensure the illness listed above are reported to the state health department.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0040B