Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers

611 S Harris St, Sandersville, GA 31082
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 30, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The pattern that stands out is “proper date marking and disposition”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers' 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cream cheese frosting w/ use by date of 9/27 still on make line. Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P Food item was given to PIC and then discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold growing on ice and water dispensing machine in lobby. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dumpsters with doors opened. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units: (i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or (ii) After they are filled; and 2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed approx. 1/2 inch gap under back door (enough to let light through). Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no inspection report at the drive-thru. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed condiment bottles with no labels. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
64
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed apples in WIC with use by date of 3/13. Also observed biscuits with use by date of 3/13. Observed English Muffins with use by date of 3/12. Observed onions on make line with use by date of 3/12. (b) Expired Foods. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink in front blocked by trays upon arrival. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Items were removed. Make sure that handwashing sinks are always accessible.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink at drive thru with no soap and paper towels. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed biscuits thawing with no date marking. A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include: (i) Using a method approved by the Health Authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat time / temperature control for safety food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine; (ii) Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; (iii) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food service establishment, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed condiment bottles with no labels. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dumpsters with doors opened. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units: (i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or (ii) After they are filled; and 2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. PIC closed dumpster.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
58
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tortillas with "use by" dates of 7/21 and 7/23/2024. Foods shall be discarded by use by/expiration date indicated by date marking system. PIC discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed three (3) containers of sliced tomatoes in WIC with "use by" date of 7/23/24 EOD. Food shall be discarded by use by/expiration dates indicated in date marking system. PIC discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dumpsters with doors opened. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units: (i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or (ii) After they are filled; and 2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. PIC closed dumpster.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers.

How does Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers compare to other restaurants in Sandersville?

Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sandersville average of 87.

Has Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.