Wendy's Properties

530 Amer Legion Hw, Roslindale, MA 02131
American
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 22 inspections at Wendy's Properties, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Roslindale restaurant scene, where the average is 85, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the floor under the fryolators and under the kitchen equipment. Pull equipment away from the wall and degrease the floors to remove the heavy grease build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Apr 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed missing tile inside the mop closet. Repair wall to ensure water does not get inside the wall.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors under the 3 bay sink where they store the soda near the back door. Clean to remove all built up soil and grease.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled soda machine frosty machine Ice machine all refrigeration doors clean and sanitize all equipment. Observed soil inside the sandwich #2 refrigeration unit. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors under the 3 bay sink where they store the soda inside the walk in refrigeration unit. Floors need a good cleaning. Clean to remove all built up soil and grease.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed missing tile inside the mop closet. Repair wall to ensure water does not get inside the wall.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires end of March. Contact licensed hood company to inspect hoods and update sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Vent fixture on the ceiling located over the grill/stove area is not properly secured. Secure the vent.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and grease on the floor. Sweep and clean the floors to remove debris and grease build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed frost build up in the 2 door freezer unit. Defrost and clean the interior and exterior of the freezer unit. Observed heavy grease build up on the hood vent. Grease dripping on the back splash. Clean to remove grease. Hood sticker states the hood was inspected on 10/8/24.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 employees (female preparing french fries and chicken tenders/ Male on the grill putting hamburgers on the grill) using their bare hand while serving RTE foods. When I asked the PIC and the district manager (who stated he was there to conduct an inspection) why the employees were not wearing gloves they stated it was not there policy. I emailed them the food code. The staff was instructed to wash their hands and wear gloves while serving preparing RTE foods.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken bites 124F being stored in a tray in the hot holding unit. A spoon was being stored inside the tray and the tray was not able to close properly to maintain the proper temperature of 135F or above. The district manager was present during this violation he took a temperature with his thermometer as well. He discarded the chicken bites into the trash and replaced with fresh 165F chicken bites. Ensure staff is not storing utensils inside the hot holding unit and that the trays are closed properly to maintain 135F or above. All other temperatures for this unit were 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 employees (female preparing french fries and chicken tenders/ Male on the grill putting hamburgers on the grill) not wearing gloves while serving RTE foods. When I asked the PIC and the district manager (who stated he was there to conduct an inspection) why the employees were not wearing gloves they stated it was not there policy. I emailed them the food code. The staff was instructed to wash their hands and wear gloves while serving preparing RTE foods.
590.003/3-304.15-P
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed spoon being stored inside the hot holding unit. Ensure utensils are being properly stored.
590.003/3-304.12-C
61
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed water on the floor under the prep sink. Pipe under the prep sink is leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Both Hood stickers were expired on 12/23. Contact company to come out and inspect. Observed grease build up on the the inside of the hood and on the wall in back of the fryolator. Clean to remove grease build up.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a panel/filter missing from the back of the hood vent. Replace missing panel.
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Sep 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the fruit flies in the back by the three bay and arounf the soda dispencer at the front door. PIC has already called before I came in to take care of this.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean hood filters replace missing filters and have the hood cleaned and new sticker provided.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to clean the ground by the back door of the grease build up. PIC stated that a staff member spilt grease and this will be cleaned up.
590.005/5-501.110-C
82
Jul 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink door will need to be repaired so it will close.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink door will need to be repaired so it will close.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment and in walk in refrigerator and freezer. 7-7-23 PIC will need more time to replace floor tiles at front counter.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Jul 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in warewashing did not have paper towles. PIC corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at front counter will need to have more water pressure on the hot side.
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair or replace gasket on walk in door.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment and in walk in refrigerator and freezer. 7-7-23 PIC will need more time to replace floor tiles at front counter.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and replace missing one.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing floor tiles at front counter.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink door will need to be repaired so it will close.
590.006/6-101.11-C
64
Jul 3, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in warewashing did not have paper towles. PIC corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at front counter will need to have more water pressure on the hot side.
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure the dumpster lids are closed. Also the ground has loose trash and a heavy grease build up. Please clean to remove and monitor.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment and in walk in refrigerator and freezer.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and replace missing one.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink door will need to be repaired so it will close.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair or replace gasket on walk in door.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of single door freezers in kitchen of ice build up and dry food. Remove ice build up in walk in at freezer door so it will close properly.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing floor tiles at front counter.
590.006/6-101.11-C
58
Jun 21, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment and in walk in refrigerator and freezer.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and replace missing one.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair or replace gasket on walk in door.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure the dumpster lids are closed. Also the ground has loose trash and a heavy grease build up. Please clean to remove and monitor.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of single door freezers in kitchen of ice build up and dry food. Remove ice build up in walk in at freezer door so it will close properly.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink door will need to be repaired so it will close.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
May 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: The PIC shall shut down when the establishment has a sewer backup/see code #8-404.11.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: provide a lic. plumbing company report detailing the back up scope of the work completely 5/3/2023 due to sewer backup confirmed by the plumber.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean and sanitize floor and floor drains throughout/provide a cleaning co. report.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Apr 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: provide pressure at restroom hanndsink
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: replace all defective doorgaskets/replace moldy caulking at front handsink/
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace missing ice machine indoor knobs
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: clean all encrusted pans
590.004/4-602.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean all reachins/equipment and degrease throughout/clean all sinks/
590.004/4-602.13-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: clean all trash receptacles and provide covers
590.005/5-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: repair handsink thats shut down due to repairs needed/replace missing floor drain cover/replace missing floor grout throughout as needed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
67
Apr 3, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: provide a knowledgeable PIC
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: provide a testkit for the quats sanitizer at 3 comp sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: high temp dish machines rinse shall be 180F/rinse was 133F adjust as needed.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: provide pressure at restroom hanndsink
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean all reachins/equipment and degrease throughout/clean all sinks/
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: clean all encrusted pans
590.004/4-602.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: repair handsink thats shut down due to repairs needed/replace missing floor drain cover/replace missing floor grout throughout as needed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: clean all trash receptacles and provide covers
590.005/5-501.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace missing ice machine indoor knobs
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: replace all defective doorgaskets/replace moldy caulking at front handsink/
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: provide thermometers as needed.
590.004/4-204.112-C
47
Jan 3, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher not working properly. PIC stated that she has told the GM. A three bay sink is in use at this time. Soap and sanitizer dispenser at three bay sink is falling off the wall have repaired. 12-20-22 Spoke to GM on the phone he stated that he is waiting for a part. Please let me know if the part is in before re-inspection date.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Dec 29, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher not working properly. PIC stated that she has told the GM. A three bay sink is in use at this time. Soap and sanitizer dispenser at three bay sink is falling off the wall have repaired. 12-20-22 Spoke to GM on the phone he stated that he is waiting for a part. Please let me know if the part is in before re-inspection date.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Provide an area to store equipment that is waiting to be washed. Discontinue to store in multiple bays of the three bay sink and on shelves with packaged food. Provide a cart or drain board.
590.004/4-301.13-C
90
Dec 13, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at front counter was blocked with mop and mop bucket and the to go order shelf. Hand sink must be available at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at front counter hand sanitizer no hand soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line visibly soiled. Heavy grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Inplace cooking equipment ( deep fry french fry holder) will need to be cleaned of any food grease build up. Clean tops of equipment. Clean shelves inwarewashing.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Provide an area to store equipment that is waiting to be washed. Discontinue to store in multiple bays of the three bay sink and on shelves with packaged food. Provide a cart or use small drain board.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under and behiond cooking equipment and dishwasher/ three bay sink. Visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher not working properly. PIC stated that she has told the GM. A three bay sink is in use at this time. Soap and sanitizer dispenser at three bay sink is falling off the wall have repaired.
590.006/6-501.11-C
64
May 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: repair machine as needed
590.004/4-501.112-PF
90
May 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: repair machine as needed
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean and degrease all reachins/shelving/equipment/floor mats/clean restroom vent covers/clean all sinks/clean all prep tables and shelving racks./clean self service cabinets remove all mice droppings as needed and clean all equipment in area.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: repair and adjust all non closing doors at 3 dr. units 1 and 2./replace all defective doorgaskets/repair broken table in dining room/seal all electrical wiring in walkin/adjust temperture of walkin unit from 49F to 41F and 3 dr reachin from 47F to 41F provide a tech report of repairs/
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: provide cold holding product tempertures of 41F or below at walkin and 3 door unit. cheese 48F/tomatoes 45F/eggs 49F/blue cheese 49F/jack cheese 47F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: repair machine as needed
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: provide thermometers as needed.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: provide hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: repair and adjust all non closing doors at 3 dr. units 1 and 2./replace all defective doorgaskets/repair broken table in dining room/seal all electrical wiring in walkin/adjust temperture of walkin unit from 49F to 41F and 3 dr reachin from 47F to 41F provide a tech report of repairs/
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean and degrease all reachins/shelving/equipment/floor mats/clean restroom vent covers/clean all sinks/clean all prep tables and shelving racks./clean self service cabinets remove all mice droppings as needed and clean all equipment in area.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: clean all trash receptacles and provide covers.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean ceiling vent covers throughout/clean ceiling panels/clean walls floor buildup and ceiling as needed throughout/remove grease buildup from attached lines behind equipment/clean all cooking equipment/hood as needed.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: repair all cracked baseboard cove molding/adjust covers at all floor drains/regrot floor tiles and replace as needed in mop room./remove peeling paint in men's room/repair wall paneling at self service area/
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: provide extermination report due to evidence of mice droppings noted
590.006/6-501.111-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's Properties last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Properties on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's Properties?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Properties.

How does Wendy's Properties compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?

Wendy's Properties most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Roslindale average of 85.

Has Wendy's Properties' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's Properties 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 Properties 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 Properties inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's Properties is inspected around six times per year on average.