Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's

2111 Hwy 41 Ne, Calhoun, GA 30701

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Contamination prevented during food preparation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's latest score is in line with the Calhoun average of 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cold TCS food cold holding above 41F in prep top cooler. (Creamy Salsa Dressing 56). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be stored at 41F or below. COS: CFSM had dressings relocated to reach in freezer to be rapidly cooled to 41F or below. CFSM instructed staff to keep a lower volume of dressing packets in container when being stored in prep top cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice buildup on fan in reach in freezer unit in main kitchen. No food contamination involved. CA: COS: CFSM will have reach in freezer cleaned of ice and will have reach in freezer serviced. CFSM placed pans on top rack to catch any falling ice or liquid.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice buildup in reach in freezer. No food contamination involved. COS: PIC will have freezer unit cleaned of ice.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed microwave at end of prep line with interior plastic covering broken and interior film on window door peeling. CA: PIC will have microwave repaired or replaced.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two employees preparing food with a watch on and a bracelet on. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, food employees may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: CFSM had employees remove their watch and bracelet.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths not being used stored in a sanitizer bucket with 0ppm reading. CA: Wiping cloths shall be maintained dry or held in a chemical sanitizer solution at the manufacturers recommended concentration. COS: CFSM replaced sanitizer buckets with Quat sanitizer that read at 200ppm per manufacturers recommendation.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Dec 13, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed open dumpster lid and side door. Observed grease storage bin and compactor area with heavy soilage and debris. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Discussed dumpster lids are to be kept closed at all times and to clean grease bin and compactor area.

511-6-1.06(5)(k)

Apr 2, 2024

Initial

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with finger nail polish and artificial nails not wearing gloves in good repair while working with exposed food. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee put on gloves.

511-6-1.03(5)(f)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employees with no hair restraint. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employees were provided with a hair restraint. Discussed all employees working with food are to wear a hair restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open dumpster lid and side door. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, dumpster lids and side door were closed. Discussed dumpster lids are to be kept closed at all times.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed garbage on the ground around dumpster and grease disposal enclosure. Grease disposal container and ground around it with excessive grease buildup. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, maintenance contacted to clean outdoor enclosures. Will perform informal follow-up on May 3 to verify.

511-6-1.06(5)(k)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed drink stored on shelving over to go containers, employee jacket stored on shelving with to go containers, and employee purse stored ontop of coffee pot. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, items were moved to employee area away from food prep areas and food storage containers.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's.

How does Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?

Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Calhoun average of 82.

Has Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pilot Travel Center #4558-Wendy's is inspected around three times per year on average.

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