Wendy's

71 Summer St, Boston, MA 02111
American
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wendy's nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “backflow prevention”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide updated sticker or cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe on spray hose at prep sink leaks. Repair as needed
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bathroom sink out of soap. Corrected on site. Employees washing hands in kitchen hand sink. Ensure bathroom sink has soap at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Water damage to wall in back stairway to storage room. Repair to prevent mold contamination or attracting pests.
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking behind ice machine. Slow drip from ceiling panel in basement corner. Repair as needed to prevent contamination or standing water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice build-up in walk-in and reach-in freezers. Remove ice build-up and service compressors as needed to prevent ice build-up and keep machines operating properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention” has been cited two 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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent 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.