WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS

1854 42ND NE ST, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52402

3 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: November 13, 2025
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 3
Jurisdiction: Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
Source risk checklist count: 2
Good Retail Practices findings: 1

Published report comment

Routine inspection done in conjunction with a complaint investigation. Discussed the complaint with the GM during the inspection. The GM has a designated staff member to clean the dining area and staff the register. This staff member cleans the area as needed, and when busy when possible. After lunch rush (2pm), they are to wipe tables down and take trash out. The dining area was clean during the inspection and no evidence of pests were observed. The facility will be issued a letter of correction for the repair on the sanitizer dispenser. The letter of correction must be submitted no later than 11/21/25. This complaint will be closed and marked unfounded. Follow-up will be completed on or after 11/16/2025 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.

Violations (3)

2-301.14CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employee was handling raw meat and then clean utensils without first washing hands. Discussed with the employee and corrected with on-site education.
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
4-501.114(A- E)(F)(1)&(2)Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Quat sanitizer dispenser was dispensing chemical under the detectable level.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
4-401.11(A)(B), 4.402.11, 4-402.12, 4-501.11
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Produce cooler on the line has a torn door gasket in the middle.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47

Source: Linn County (Cedar Rapids) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.