Wendy's
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Wendy's seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Wendy's latest score is in line with the Boston average of 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: In walk-in fridge raw shelled eggs stored on top of inverted bread rack discontinue usage of bread racks for storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: In production area gasket for chicken nugget freezer repair or replace; repair grout lines in three-compartment sink and hot-line area and in areas as needed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: In men's and women's restrooms vents are not pulling air repair to allow proper air intake flow.
590.006/6-202.12-C
86
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Assiago cheese 54F ranch sauce 48F stored in the open case sandwich station refrigerator unit. PIC voluntarily discard all products PIC to train staff on cold holding
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Slice tomatoes 48F-50F chopped romaine 46F-52F. Per PIC tomatoes and lettuce was prepped around 7:30Am today. PIC was advised to cool down all products verify temperature below 41F before placing products on the line. All products were placed back in the walking until temperature was 41F
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
67
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Raw ground beef on lids of containers - Cooking line
590.004/4-602.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler on grill handling raw ground beef with glove and resuming duties without removing gloves and hand washing Observed no hand washing during inspection
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed line cook handling raw ground beef and resuming duties wear single use glove observed line employee multitasking handling soiled handle on grill and then resuming handling ready to eat foods with same single use gloves I provided via email educational material regarding the use of single use gloves. • Gloves are task specific and should NEVER be worn continuously. They get contaminated just as bare hands do so change them out frequently. • Wash your hands properly in between these changes i.e. (a 20 second scrub with soap warm water and don’t forget to dry off with a clean paper towel).
590.003/3-304.15-P
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Water at hand sink in mens room 61 F Water at hand sink in ladies room 57 F Work order place and PIC was asked to contact plumber during inspection All employees must wash hands at hand sink that is operating in compliance with food code upon return from using bathroom
590.005/5-202.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority Priority foundations and core violations noted on inspection All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code by CFPM PIC must oversee day to day operations and take immediate corrective action No lab reports for November 2024 and not proof of test for December 2024 of ice cream machines
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Soils built up on interior and exterior of waste receptacles throughout
590.005/5-501.116-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed insulation around ceiling pipes in back storage area Broken door hand on door the back storage area
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor walls ceilings and attachements in storage room cooking/prep/ware washing/storage/trash storage areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash bins in trash storage some are not covered
590.005/5-501.113-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Items stored at door of rear egress Items stored on top of lockers Unnecessary and unused items in back storage room must be removed Worn old wooden liners for shelving stored behind shelving - remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Food soils/build up on door handles doors gaskets doors and interior of all refrigeration units Soil build up on exterior of 3 bay sink and attachments
590.004/4-602.13-C
39
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers and ware washing staff multitasking leaving and returning to work stations wearing same disposable. Observed employee handling raw ground burger and resuming duties without removing soiled gloves Information provided and discussed via email during inspection
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: High count 36 000 ERAC from lab sample on Chocolate Milk Shake Shut down properly clean and sanitize Shake machine resubmit sample to lab and forward to the Health Division
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures for responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal events - Provided via email and I reviewed with PIC - PIC was unable to print during inspection Kit missing caution tape
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up grease on walls and attachments behind cooking line Built up soils on floor walls and ceiling including attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas Built up soils on wire shelving attached to wall above 3 bay sink - Ware washing
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Food contacts pans etc not inverted - Ware washing/storage
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Gaps between hood filter above cooking line Door gasket and door frame in disrepair (raw ground beef unit) Missing faucet at three bay sink Chipped paint on wire shelving attached to wall above three bay sink
590.006/6-501.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean/sanitized equipment on drain boards in ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Nail from scoop holder penetrating through interior side of ice machine
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not seperated per code for Raw Ready to eat foods and Non-Food Contacts
590.003/3-304.14-C
52
Nov 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tomatoes 54F and Cheese was 53F. Reviewed with PIC that temp should be 41F. Corrected onsite. Removed and replaced with other tomatoes and cheese. Added ice.
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees not washing hands in between tasks. Ensure that all employees are trained properly on handwashing procedures.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Manager was not taking active managerial control of food saftey violations. Train and ensure that manager is taking corrective actions to elilminate risk factors.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Freezer not working properly. 28C. They have a work order in items are starting to thaw. Repair the unit. PIC was instructed to call for dry ice until the unit is repaired.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: All handsinks hot water is fluctuating between 54F and 78F. Called owner and was instructed on how to reset tankless water heater. When we left the water temp was rising.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of the refrigeration units are soiled. Clean to remove debris. Cooking equipment and attachments on the line is heavily soiled with grease. Clean to remove grease build up.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometers observed in all small under counter refrigeration units. Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No covering over the trash receptacle in womans room. Provide.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Both Mens and womans bathrooms need working vents. Repair.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mop not being stored properly. PIC corrected on site. Properly store mops off the floor.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler without hair restraint. Provide hair restraint.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
590.004/4-602.13-C
35
May 9, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls next to the ice machine & upper soda syrup rack to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced onions reading 53F for 20-30 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC stating they were recently prepped PIC removed to cool /hold 41F or below Discussed cooling methods with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels missing from the kitchen handwash sink.Provide PIC corrected
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection there was no sanitizer set up at the work/prep stations.Provide proper sanitizer solution at all work/prep stations. PIC corrected
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard from wire rack shelving units.
590.004/4-502.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Wendy's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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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