Wendy's # 8897 / Jai Augusta

430 South Belair Rd, Martinez, GA 30907

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Wendy's # 8897 / Jai Augusta stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 94, which Wendy's # 8897 / Jai Augusta's 82 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed fryers with food debris and buildup, inside of RIF CA: ensure equipment are cleaned often and effectively

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed broken floor ties with standing water CA: ensure broken tiles are repaired/replaced

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no inspection, CFSM, permit posted in dining room CA: ensure most recent inspection posted in dining room and drive-thru, CFMS and permit posted in dining room

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed significant wet nesting in 3-comp sink area CA: allow dishes to dry before stacking

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

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

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed WIF out of order; items being thawed in broken WIF (room temp) CA: ensure WIF is not used at all until it is repaired or replaced COS: food discarded

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed incorrect inspection posted in drive-thru window, no inspection, CFSM, FSP posted in lobby CA: ensure most recent inspection is posted in lobby, dining room, FSP and CFSM cert posted in lobby

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed broken fryer with oil still in it, covered in food debris CA: ensure broken fryer is either removed, or still clean/sanitized/kept up with as if it were working. It can still be a source of contamination even if it is not used

511-6-1.07(5)(n)

May 2, 2025

Routine

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

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed burger cooler and prep top cooler not maintaining 41 degrees. Food in cooler gets cooked/used very quickly

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees with no hair restraints, bracelets and watches CA: ensure employees have no wristwear, proper hair restraints COS: employees put on hairnets

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no inspection posted in drive thru window, no servsafe or FSP posted CA: ensure inspection report is posted in window, servsafe, FSP, and inspection posted in lobby

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed significant wet nesting in 3-comp sink area CA: allow dishes to dry before stacking

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed many cracked/broken/missing floor tiles in kitchen CA: replace tiles in disrepair

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed staff wearing watch on wrist while handling food. CA: Remove watch while handling food.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed health inspection report not posted in drive thru window. CA: Health inspection report must be posted in drive thru and lobby.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jun 10, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations.

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12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed staff member with watch on wrist while handling food. CA: Remove watches before handling food.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Observed cold holding units needing a thermometer placed on inside. CA: Keep thermometers inside units to ensure they're working properly.

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed staff with hair over 1 1/2 inch long handling food without hair net or hat on. CA: Must wear hat/hair net when handling food.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed food prepped earlier this morning not cooling at rate to ensure it reaches 41 degrees or below within four hours. CA: Once prepped, ensure it is put in cold holding unit right away or place in ice bath to ensure it reaches 41 degrees or below in 4 hours.

14D - gloves used properly

Inspector notes: Observed no glove usage while handling raw meats, employee performing multiple tasks. CA: Wear gloves while handling raw meat, ensure proper handwahsing is being performed/done.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed missing floor tiles throughout kitchen, allowing water to collect in holes. CA: Work on replacing tiles.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's # 8897 / Jai Augusta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's # 8897 / Jai Augusta on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's # 8897 / Jai Augusta?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's # 8897 / Jai Augusta.

How does Wendy's # 8897 / Jai Augusta compare to other restaurants in Martinez?

Wendy's # 8897 / Jai Augusta most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Martinez average of 94.

Has Wendy's # 8897 / Jai Augusta's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's # 8897 / Jai Augusta have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's # 8897 / Jai Augusta 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 # 8897 / Jai Augusta inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's # 8897 / Jai Augusta is inspected around three times per year on average.

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