Wendy's
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
78
Score
Wendy's has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Vidalia restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of sliced tomatoes on a cart at 47 degrees F and the buttery butter in the front reach in cooler at 48 degrees F. The ambient of the unit was 48 degrees F. COS The tomatoes on the cart and the buttery butter in the reach in cooler was thrown out. CA The front reach in cooler must not be used until fixed. Once the unit is fixed call the health inspector at (912) 670-0920.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two open bags of cookie dough in the reach in freezer. COS The manager sealed up the bags that were open.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink cups without the use of a lid or straw. COS The drink was thrown out by the manager. CA Employee drinks must be in a single use cup with a lid and straw.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
78
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of milk at 63, sliced cheese at 54, and raw shell eggs at 55. COS: Milk, cheese, and eggs were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomato tightly covered during cooling after prep in the walk in cooler. COS The tomatoes were uncovered
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
95
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs cold holding at 65 degrees F. COS The eggs were thrown out. CA Cold holding of TCS foods must be 41 degrees F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed an employee that handled cooked biscuits without gloves with false nails
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two employee drink cups without the use of a lid or straw. COS The drinks were thrown out by the manager. CA Employee drinks must be in a single use cup with a lid and straw.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a manger handling and preparing foods without a proper hair restraint. COS The employee placed on a hat during the inspection
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food handler took cooked biscuits off the tray & placed in a container with their bare hands with false finger nails. COS The cooked biscuits that were handled with bare hands were thrown out. CA There is no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.
511-6-1.04(4)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop handled stored in the ice bin at the drive-thru area
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an open bag of sugar and case of muffins uncovered on a bottom shelf in the kitchen and box of French toast open in the reach in freezer
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
61
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken filet at 128 in hot hold unit. COS: Manger discarded filets.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese at 53, tomato at 52, and sour cream at 55 on prep-top cooler top. COS: Manager discarded cheese, tomato, and sour cream. The product was above the rim of the tray. Keep product below rim of tray in the tray to keep cool at 41 or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed salad lidded while cooling. Lettuce was at 48 and condensation was collecting under lid. COS: Manager unlidded salads to cool to 41 or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer at 500 ppm. CA: Adjust sanitizer levels to 200 ppm.
511-6-1.05(7)(j)
67
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of cheese cold holding at temps above 41F on the prep top; unit's ambient temperature at 39F. COS: Cheese discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer level at 150 ppm at three compartment. COS: PIC replaced equipment on sanitizer to correct sanitizer level; new solution at 200ppm.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes in the WIC (3-26-24) cooling with tight fitting wrap collecting condensation and an internal temp of 50F. COS: Lids were partially opened.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of food & debris in the RIF & RIC.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Vidalia?
Wendy's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Vidalia average of 87.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 three times per year on average.
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