Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers Degrades its Sanitary Rating
1711 N Main St
Gainesville, FL 32609
Health Inspection Reports
8/30/2016 | 7 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels and toilet paper stored on the floor of walk in freezer behind establishment. Manager moved the items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipe improperly stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands approximately for 5 seconds from start to finish.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed 2 live flies in the dry storage area.
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer levels reading 0 ppm. Manager corrected sanitizer levels to 150 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Employee filled pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Employee filled a bucket at the hand wash sink in the back of the kitchen.
Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink in back of kitchen. Manager added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
4/5/2016 | 5 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Small cup. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on plastic cups. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. In cheddar by chili. Put spoon upright. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bowls food side up at first drive thru window. Flipped and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bathroom cleaner with sauce packet. Removed cleaner. Chemical shelf has chemicals on top shelf above single service straws. **Corrective Action Taken**
8/26/2015 | 5 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink faucets, front counter.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline hamburger reachin
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger meat 44-51, chicken 44 in reachin unit beside grill. Unit was just stocked. Repairman called.
2/27/2015 | 5 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clothing and tool kit on potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Machine **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Employee touched cap and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 89° at handsink by triple sink
7/18/2014 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tea container, walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Spray bottles of cleaner stored by frosty cups, front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
2/5/2014 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 1 can of chili base
9/23/2013 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By microwave **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 47 on drive thru line-time not marked
3/18/2013 | 6 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Beverage syrups
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 92F
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside back door **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored above hand wash sink
Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Veronica **Corrected On-Site**
9/21/2012 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. no dates & mgr did not know when they installed
Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outside faucet
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over soda boxes
Observed personal care items stored with food.
4/11/2012 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
1/30/2012 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed buildup of lime/slime in the interior of ice machine.
Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups Corrected On Site.
Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outsidde back door
Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
9/26/2011 | 6 Violations | Rating 4/5
Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chili meat 109 Corrected On Site.
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. hamburger reachin Corrected On Site.
Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
Observed single-service items stored on floor. straws Corrected On Site.
Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. some employees who have been over 60 days have not receIVED trainiNG
5/23/2011 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bleu cheese 60, asiago cheese 66, top of reachins. hamburger meat 47-50.
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. drive thru, cookline .
Observed green cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Observed personal item stored with single service items. jacket Corrected On Site.
2/3/2011 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
10/22/2010 | 7 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Groundbeef Patties in walkin cooler & reachin cooler are: 47, 50 & 52 degrees f. Dairy products in walkin cooler & frosty machine are 52 & 45 degrees f. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walkin Cooler & reachin cooler next to the flat grill.
Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds. (about 8 seconds)
Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
Observed single-service items stored on floor.
Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Trays Corrected On Site.
10/22/2010 | 1 Violations | Rating 5/5
3A-07-1: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES F. GROUNDBEEF PATTIES AT 53 DEGREES F.
7/7/2010 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Groundbeef patties 45 degrees in cookline reachin cooler. Corrected On Site. Callback: Groundbeef patties 53 degrees
Critical - Violation: 30-02-1Backflow prevention device missing at hose bibb. Hot water Outside faucet. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap under rear exit door. Repeat Violation.
3/6/2009 | 12 Violations | Rating 3/5
Critical - Backflow prevention device missing at hose bibb.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Several baseboard tiles broken and/or missing.
Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. David Crumitie
Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Broken filters Repeat Violation.
Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
Observed build-up of grease and dust on nonfood-contact surface.
Critical - Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Light switch on walkin cooler.
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Employee dragging beverage cup through ice to meet the ice scoop to fill.Corrected On Site.
Observed single-service items stored on floor. Cutlery Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Dirt and mold-like buildup Repeat Violation.
Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gaps around rear door.
Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. Dining area
8/29/2008 | 18 Violations | Rating 3/5
Dressing and/or locker areas not clean and orderly or used as needed. Employees personal belonging kept in prep areas.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Prep Pans
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. Broken filters
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tos hooked on equipment handles.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in walkin cooler
Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee did not wash hands when changing gloves.
Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Hood Filters
Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Trash and bun trays
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fan Guards in walkin cooler
Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Chili cups stored on cloth towel.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Beverage System ice bins
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. mold-like buildup
Observed wall in disrepair. Tiles in bathroom
Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap under rear door.
Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside faucet on left.
Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Walkin cooler walls and door are rusted.