Wendy's (Alabama Hwy)

5872 Alabama Hwy, Ringgold, GA 30736
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Wendy's (Alabama Hwy) stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Wendy's (Alabama Hwy)'s 86 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink and black buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mop sitting in mob bucket. C/A: Hang mop to air dry in between uses.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
86
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST DEBRIS ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER. CA: PIC WILL HAVE FAN COVERS CLEANED MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
95
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black mold-like buildup around the reach-in-freezer in storage room. C/A: Clean up buildup. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
95
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed soy sauce, butter oil, BBQ sauce, and Worcestershire sauce stored past date mark. C/A: Monitor date markings and ensure food is properly discarded.
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: All dishes to properly air dry.
90
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's (Alabama Hwy) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's (Alabama Hwy) on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's (Alabama Hwy)?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's (Alabama Hwy).

How does Wendy's (Alabama Hwy) compare to other restaurants in Ringgold?

Wendy's (Alabama Hwy) most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Ringgold average of 95.

Has Wendy's (Alabama Hwy)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's (Alabama Hwy) have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's (Alabama Hwy) 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 (Alabama Hwy) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's (Alabama Hwy) is inspected around four times per year on average.