Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers #81, 3300 Duke St, Alexandria, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers #81
Address: 3300 Duke St, Alexandria, Virginia
Phone: (703) 370-4543
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: Sep 30, 2009

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6-501.111(D) - Harborage conditions exist. Flies in the kitchen.September 30, 2009Routine01Details / Comments
  • 4-501.114C1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration at 0.0ppm.
  • 6-501.12A - Wall aroound mop sink is dirty. Caulking around mop sink is dirty. Floor drain grate at the 2 compartment sink with food debris.
June 01, 2009Routine11Details / Comments
  • 3-304.12A - In-use utensils improperly stored between use. the shake mixer was being cleaned utilizing stangant dirty appearing water in a metal container sitting on the unit.
  • 6-501.110A - PUrses and personal items were stored on food bags in the front register area.
January 28, 2009Routine02Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical Chili was hot holding at 117 and 125 on the chili bin behind the serving line.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat burgers cold holding in raw burger cooler at 50, 48, 46, 48, 51, while HACCP records showed temperatures of 38 and 39. Soft serve mix in top of soft serve machines was at 45. 2nd open top unit had grated cheese at 44, procesed cheese at 48, and tomatoes at 42 all cold holding at temperatures above 41.
October 23, 2008Routine20Details / Comments
3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The burger cooler was again above 41 degrees F. The open top units were running high with some food items above 55 degrees F. The salad cooler was running above 45 degrees F.July 18, 2008Routine10Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Observed raw hamburger patty stored at 44-46F.
  • 4-501.11A - Observed condensation leak inside the B.A. prep cooler.
  • 6-202.11A - The light bulbs in the dry storage room were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant.
  • 7-209.11 - Corrected During Inspection Observed personal belongings stored next to utensils.
April 14, 2008Routine13Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chili was at 128 on top without stiring. After stiring it was 135.
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical Raw hamburgers in the burger cooler wre as high as 47 on top. Meats and cheeses in open-top #2 were out of temperature at 46 and 48. In open-top #1 meats and cheeses were 48 and 50.
December 18, 2007Routine20Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical A container of chicken cubes was on a salad set-up cart in the salad room, but was at a temperature of 60 degrees F. cheese was also found above 41 degrees F. Additionally, raw hamburger patties were found in the patty cooler at 46-47 degrees F. No temperatures had been logged into the unit's HACCP plan book so the time of the out of temperature condition was not known. All of the out -of date patties were thrown out.
  • 3-501.17A - Corrected During Inspection Critical There were a number of containers of cheese, chicken and salad fixings that were dated use before 7-24-07.
  • 6-202.15A - The rear door of the facility was left open for over an hour during a semi-truck delivery of supplies during the inspection.
  • 6-501.111D - Harborage conditions exist.. Additionally, remove all old rodent pellets so taht new infestations may be spotted.
July 25, 2007Routine22Details / Comments
3-501.16A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw hamburger was being held at 50 Degrees F. in the patty cooler.April 12, 2007Routine10Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed Potentially Hazardous Foods cold holding at improper temperature: hamburger patty 48F, half-n-halves 58.
  • 4-501.11A - Observed sauce box registering its ambient temperature at 58F.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener blade.
March 27, 2007Routine21Details / Comments
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: both food slicing machines in the food prep area. Inside the ice machine was in need of cleaning.
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the gaskets on the freezer and refrigerator had accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-202.11A - The light bulbs in the back food prep area were not properly shielded, coated, or shatter-resistant. The light shield was missing.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical One spray bottle of cleaning chemicals was not properly labeled.
August 03, 2006Routine22Details / Comments
  • 2-402.11 - Corrected During Inspection Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no visible temperature measuring device located in the salad holding refrigerator on the serving line.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: 1. The can opener blade and parts.2. the tomato slicer
  • 4-602.13 - The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris:1. refrigerator door gaskets2. insides of the hot holding drawers.
  • 5-501.113B - Corrected During Inspection Outside refuse container was uncovered.
April 28, 2006Routine14Details / Comments
  • 4-501.114C1 - Critical The quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration at 400 ppm.
  • 6-202.15A - The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. The back door self-closure is broken and so the back door is not self-closing.
  • 6-301.12 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing facility in the front handsink.
October 28, 2005Routine12Details / Comments
  • 3-304.14B2 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Wiping cloth quantuary ammonia solution's concentration was above 400 ppm
  • 3-501.14A - Critical Chili noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Chili on counter temperature was measured at 105F.
  • 4-203.12B - The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device located in the make tables and walk-in is not accurate.
  • 4-302.14 - There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 4-501.11B - The walk-in door gasket is damaged.
  • 5-205.11B2 - The handwashing station at the drive-thru location is being used as a dump station.
July 06, 2005Routine15Details / Comments
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the storage racks in the walk-in refrigerator, and the beverage air reach-in freezer.
  • 5-205.11B4 - The handwashing station at the salad prep area is being used to rinse foods.
  • 6-501.11 - The mop sink hose is not maintained in good repair.
  • 6-501.12A - The floor in the dry storage area was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 7-201.11A - Critical Containers of cleaners are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food wrap in the salad prep area.
February 10, 2005Routine23Details / Comments
  • 4-903.11A3 - A large pot was found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the dish washing area.
  • 6-501.12A - The wall in the prep area was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.11 - The filter in the exhaust hood are not installed.
October 26, 2004Routine03Details / Comments
  • 5-205.15B1 - Repeat Plumbing connection under the hand sink (salad prep area) piping is leaking.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests. Numerous flies are in the prep area.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the reach-in refrigerator units and the can opener.
  • 3-301.11B - Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with a single service container.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The floor in the room with the hot water tank was noted in need of cleaning.
July 22, 2004Routine32Details / Comments
  • 5-205.15B1 - Repeat Plumbing connections under the sanitizer sink at the 3 comp sink stopper is leaking.
  • 4-202.16 - The nonfood contact surface of the bread racks are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable. Bread racks are used as storage shelf.
  • 6-305.11A - Dressing rooms/areas are not designated for employees who routinely change their clothes in the establishment.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Potatoes are placed on the floor near the prep sink. Corrected during the inspection.
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The mop sink was noted in need of cleaning.
April 13, 2004Routine05Details / Comments
  • 6-501.12A - Repeat The walls in the prep area was noted in need of cleaning.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical Repeat The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the ice machine and the food cart.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. The cheese and lettuce are stored on the walk-in refrigerator floor.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat The Beverage Air freezer and the front cabinet doors were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. The unit maintains 36F -it should be 0F or below.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Repeat Plumbing hand sink is continously running.
November 04, 2003Routine14Details / Comments
  • 3-501.16A2 - Critical The hamburger in the walk-in refrigerator cold holding at 46-48F.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat The walk-in refigerator and the thremometer were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Repeat Plumbing connections at the three compartment sink and the hand sink in the salad prep area are in poor repair.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Repeat Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (walk-in freezer)
  • 4-601.11C - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: rolling cate, and the self service cabinet.
  • 6-501.12A - The floor behind the ice machine is noted in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.111C - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests. Numerous flies and fruit flies are in the food prep area.
August 15, 2003Routine25Details / Comments
  • 6-403.11A - The area designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco is located so that it does not protect microwave oven from contamination.
  • 3-305.11A3 - Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 4-204.112B - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the Beverage Air freezer.
  • 5-205.15B1 - Plumbing connections at the three compartment sink is in poor repair.
  • 4-601.11A - Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the ice machine is moldy and the Beverage Air freezer requires defrosting.
  • 4-903.11A3 - The produce cutting board found not stored 6 inches above the floor in the salad prep area.
May 29, 2003Routine15Details / Comments
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the handwashing facility in the kitchen (dispensor was broken).
  • 5-205.11B2 - The handwashing station in the kitchen is being used as a dump station.
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat Digital thermometers on the hamburger warming units are observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 3-501.16A1 - Critical Grilled chicken hot holding at 123F.
  • 4-204.112B - There was no temperature measuring device located in the Beverage Air freezer unit.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Physical facility repair issues: 1. kitchen floor regrouting where needed, 2. ceiling panel replacement.
March 17, 2003Routine15Details / Comments
  • 4-501.11A - Repeat In conjunction with 4-502.11: Digital thermometers on the warming units are not functioning properly.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Kitchen floor needs regrouting to prevent water from pooling.
  • 4-904.11A - Small and kiddie sized soda cups not kept in their approved dispensors.
  • 2-402.11 - Repeat Some employee's preparing food are not wearing hats.
  • 5-203.14A - Critical Y-shaped hose attachment found connected to the mop sink faucet.
January 06, 2003Routine14Details / Comments

September 30, 2009 (Routine)


Violation: 6-501.111(D) - Harborage conditions exist. Flies in the kitchen.
Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to people by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. Eliminate harborage conditions to control and prevent the presence of pests on the premises.
Comments:
Some of the employee health policies are not signed by the management.

June 01, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Work in progress on the employee health policy.

January 28, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The above obsdrvations were discused with the manager. temperature logs were reviewed for the meat cooler to assure that management controls were in place and being used. Failure to maintain the controls over temperautes will result in further administrative actions during future inspections.

October 23, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The above observations were discussed with the manager and regional manager via phone. Th ereason for the repeat $100 ticket was explained. Th eregional manager agreed to send AHD a written corrective action plan for the continued temperature violations.

July 18, 2008 (Routine)


Violation: 3-501.16A2 - Critical Repeat The burger cooler was again above 41 degrees F. The open top units were running high with some food items above 55 degrees F. The salad cooler was running above 45 degrees F.
Burgers were again thrown out and the HACCP log checked. the facilities employees were not properly recording the high temperatures of the burger cooler. Potentially hazardous foods above required temperatures were voluntarily thrown out. A $50 ticket was written for the continued temperature problems with the raw burger cooler.
Comments:
The above observation was discussed with the manager. The importance of not having repeat items was discussed, and the reasoning for the $50 ticket was explained.

April 14, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed report with the manager.
Great improvement from previous inspections!

December 18, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This facility has had vermin problems and complaints in the past. A thorough evaluation found positive signs of pest control programs in place and no active infestations. The above observations and comments were discussed with the manaqer, Jasmine.

July 25, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
I visited the facility on June 25th and talked to the manager that ultimately killed the mouse. His report of the incident was essentially the same as that reported by the complaintant. the facility was checked for rodent signs. No live rodents were spotted, but there were rodent droppings and nesting materials found in the rear electrical closet. Additionally, the back door was propped open for over an hour with a very large semi delivery during the inspection. The complaintant was called and given an overview of steps taken. After the full inspection, the observations were discussed with the manager.

April 12, 2007 (Routine)


Violation: 3-501.16A1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw hamburger was being held at 50 Degrees F. in the patty cooler.
Manager threw out all hamburger in cooler box and replaced them with ones that were 40 degrees F.
Comments:
This inspection was done as part of a complaint investigation. No confirmation of the complaint was found. The grill guy at this location was using the internal color of the hamburgers as an indication of "doneness" and did not have a thermometer available to him. The manager was told that the employee needed retraining.

March 27, 2007 (Routine)


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Fix your salad box. Discard PHFs cold holding at improper temperature for more than 2 hours.
Discussed my findings with the CFM.

August 03, 2006 (Routine)


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April 28, 2006 (Routine)


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HT = Holding Temperature, CT = Cooking Temperature, RT = Reheating Temperature

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