Wendy's #8561

2840 E Highway 34, Sharpsburg, GA 30277

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Wendy's #8561 has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, “utensils, equipment and linens” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Sharpsburg restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed food build up in microwave in main kitchen. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Employee cleaned microwave during inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple metal containers wet stacked at storage rack area in back kitchen. Air-drying is required for equipment and utensils. Containers moved to be rewashed, rinsed and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

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

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple salad containers in reach-in cooler without date labels. Salads shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded. Labels added during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple metal containers wet stacked at storage rack area in back kitchen. Air-drying is required for equipment and utensils. Containers moved to dry properly during inspection.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer at three compartment sink not reaching minimum chemical concentration. PIC remade during inspection.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed multiple packaged food items in the reach-in freezer unsealed.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple metal and plastic containers wet stacked at storage rack area in back kitchen. Containers moved to dry properly.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed black build up inside ice machine in main kitchen. PIC cleaned and sanitized ice machine during inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed multiple packaged food items in the reach-in freezer unsealed.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets with wiping clothes not reaching minimum chemical concentration at grill line.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

May 10, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed no time marking on multiple containers of food when time as public health control is used. Time stamps added during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum allowed concentration. Solution remade during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw hamburger at 45F in prep top with no date label. Raw hamburger discarded during inspection. Observed multiple items in prep top above 41F, including sliced tomatoes at 44F and sliced cheese at 44F. Items moved to walk-in cooler and replaced with appropriately temped items during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of food in walk-in cooler and prep-top without date labels. Labels added during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #8561 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #8561 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's #8561?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #8561.

How does Wendy's #8561 compare to other restaurants in Sharpsburg?

Wendy's #8561 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Sharpsburg average of 90.

Has Wendy's #8561's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #8561 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's #8561 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 #8561 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #8561 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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