Wendy's

200 Virginia Pkwy, Waynesboro, GA 30830

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Wendy's has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper date marking and disposition”, showing up two times.

Wendy's latest score is in line with the Waynesboro average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed no hand drying provision at either back hand washing sink. COS-restocked at time of inspection

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed cheese and corn in walk in cooler with use by date of 07/16/2025. COS-thrown out at time of inspection

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: observed area around the drink nozzle dispenser in dining room encrusted with drink debris. CA-clean thoroughly and increase cleaning frequency

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed light in walk in freezer and ac out in the facility. COS-repair person called to repair prior to inspection.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed lettuce and cheese in walk in cooler with no date marking, half n half in walk in cooler with use by date of 10/15/2024 and 11/16/2024, prepped corn with use by date of 12/28/2024, and salsa in dry storage with use by date of 12/24/2024.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: observed water at front handwash sink and back sink by prep area not reaching proper temperature, back sink around 60 degrees F and front sink 68 degrees F. CA-get plumber to fix temperatures on sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: observed no previous inspection sheet posted in dining room or in drive through window, CA-copy and post inspection sheets in dining room and drive through window.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed poop in toilet and no paper towels in men's restroom. COS-cleaned and restocked.

511-6-1.07(5)(h)

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: water at front hand washing sink was not able to reach 100 degrees F. CA call maintenance to adjust water temp. Two other handwashing sinks in kitchen area can be used in the meantime.

511-6-1.06(2)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed water being used in ware wash sink sanitation was below 75 degrees. COS turned off cold water and turned on hot water at time of inspection.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: observed water standing on floor near ware wash sink area. CA clean floor drain to allow water to run off and squeegee floor.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed water standing in back hand washing sink and not draining properly.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Feb 14, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Inspection report not posted in Drive thru window

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Water splashing from drain under ware wash CA Repair ASAP

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Waynesboro?

Wendy's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Waynesboro average of 88.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four 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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