Wendy's #5169

186 Highway 61, Villa Rica, GA 30180

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Wendy's #5169 stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

By comparison, the average Villa Rica facility scores 85, putting Wendy's #5169 on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 16, 2026

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler with TCS foods above 41F. Including half and half 52F, milk 51F./ PIC discarded all items.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near front counter./ all hand sinks must be stocked with soap and paper towels at all times.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no time stamps on TCS foods holding above 41F. see temp log./ PIC discarded items.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine reading at 0ppm./ Reapir PIC made sanitizer in 3-comp sink for dishes.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler near drive through holding ambient temperature of 50F./ PIC discarded all TCS foods including milk and sour cream. RIC must be serviced before storing TCS foods.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef patties at 50F and 48F in prep top pan./ PIC discarded all out of temp items.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ice cream machine./ all hand sinks must be stocked with soap and paper towels at all times.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed old inspection with score of 95-A posted in drive thru window. Most recent inspection was 82-B.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed in walk in cooler expired lettuce on DEC 5 and DEC 1st./ PIC discarded all items.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon beside and above onions. PIC moved onions to appropriate location.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine not working correctly due to no sanitizer. PIC made up sanitizer at three compartment sink.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed old inspection with score of 95-A posted in lobby and drive thru window. Most recent inspection was 83-B.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon next to shake mix and raw bacon above milk/juice in walk in cooler. PIC moved items to appropriate locations.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at either handwash sink. Appears handwash sink at drive thru has been converted to dump sink; should be changed back to handwash sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine not working correctly. PIC made up sanitizer at three compartment sink; did not reach minimum ppm. PIC re-made sanitizer.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #5169 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #5169 on file is from Feb 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's #5169?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #5169.

How does Wendy's #5169 compare to other restaurants in Villa Rica?

Wendy's #5169 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Villa Rica average of 85.

Has Wendy's #5169's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's #5169 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's #5169 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 Wendy's #5169 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #5169 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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