Wendy's
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Wendy's has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Marietta restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PANS STORED AS CLEAN AND READY TO USE CONTAINING FOOD DEBRISON RACKS IN WAREWSHING AREA C/A: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH AND FREE OF DEBRIS COS: EMPLOYEES RE-WASHED AND SANITIZED EQUIPMENT
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRIED EGGS AND BREAKFAST BURRITOS (SAUSAGE w/ EGG) HOT HOLDING BELOW 135F IN WARMER DRAWERS IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AND FRY PREP AREAS RESPECTIVELY. C/A: ALL TCS FOODS HOT HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE COS: FOODS DISCARDED
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNDERSIDE OF SODA MACHINE AROUND DISPENSING NOZZLES IN DRIVE- THRU AND LOBBY AREAS SOILED WITH BUILD UP C/A: THE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CLEAN AND FREE OF ACCUMULATIONS COS: PIC WIPED SURFACES CLEAN & SANITIZED
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: PIC did not have test strips to measure the concentration of sanitizer solution. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed PIC not ensuring the procedures and requirements of key drop delivery agreement are being upheld. No temperatures for TCS food being recorded on invoice at the time of delivery or upon receipt. CA: PIC shall ensure written procedures and plans such as key drop delivery agreement are maintained and implemented as required. PIC will email EHS the invoices for the next 3 key drop deliveries which shall have required recorded temperatures of TCS foods. (7/3, 7/7, & 7/10)
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: NO thermometers observed in cold holding units. CA: In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed clean and ready to use equipment such as pans and containers stored in a manner that does not allow air drying (wet stacking) in the ware washing area in main kitchen. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be allowed to air dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
74
May 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: TPHC policy & procedure were not properly followed for bacon on kitchen prep line. Bacon labeled with discard time of more than 4 hours. CA: Hot TCS foods may not be held more than 4 hours. PIC corrected discard time to 4 hours.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cold TCS foods are held above 41*f at kitchen drive-thru reachin cooler(coffee creamer, ranch and blue cheese salad dressings) and meat cooler (raw beef patties). C/A: Cold TCS foods must be held at 41*f or below. Drive thru cooler food discarded - above 41*F more than 2 hours. PIC instructed staff to return food to cool in walkin cooler to 41*f or below. Raw meat rapidly cooling from 51*f @3:28pm to 43*f @ 4:30 pm.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food equipment was not properly washed and sanitized in dishmachine. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0 ppm. CA: Chlorine sanitizer recommended range 50-100ppm. Warewashing must be conducted at 3-compartment sink - until dishmachine is serviced. Service invoice must be emailed to health authority at idelia.ulmer@dph.ga.gov
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed dishmachine was not operating as per manufacturer's instruction. Pressure gauge did not reach 20 +/= 5 PSI. Chlorine sanitizer concentration level tested at 0 ppm. CA: Facility must conducted warewashing a 3-compartment sink - until dishmachine has been serviced. Service invoice must be sent to health authority at idelia.ulmer@dph.ga.gov
511-6-1.05(6)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed temperatures of drive thru reachin cooler (55*f) and meat cooler (51*f) above 41*f. C/A: Coolers must be serviced to maintain temperatures of 41*f or below. Cooler may not be used to store TCS foods until then. After repair, facility must provided service invoice to health authority at idelia.ulmer@dph.ga.gov
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Marietta?
Wendy's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Marietta average of 87.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 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 Wendy's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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