Wendy's #153
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
78
Score
Wendy's #153 has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Wendy's #153 trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef patties cold holding at 52F for less than 4 hour. Employee placed beef patties inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed drain in handwashing sink next to walk in cooler draining slowly.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
Aug 22, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back of fryers heavily accumulated with food debris and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go drink carries stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
Aug 15, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust/ mold like substance on ceiling and vents located in kitchen by drive thru window and cooks line/prep room.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks on kitchen line without hats.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in dry storage kitchen area not stored to dry properly.
42-01-4
86
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I emailed manager on duty of copy of DBPR's employee reporting agreement form to have all employees fill out. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ground beef patties cold holding inside walk in cooler at 45F for less than 4 hours. Manager placed patties inside meat freezer on cook line during time of inspection. Observed the following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Asiago cheese 48F Lettuce 45F **See stop sale** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Asiago cheese 48F Lettuce 45F
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I emailed manager on duty of copy of DBPR's employee reporting agreement form to have all employees fill out. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed side lids open on dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of single service cups stored on floor inside dry storage room in the back of establishment.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cooking oil stored on floor inside dry storage room in the back of the establishment building.
08B-38-4
55
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed molding at drive thru window missing retaining water.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
86
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs in holding unit, expo area 76F.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw eggs in holding unit in expo area 76F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking, per manager cheese held for 3 hours. Manager posted time mark sticker. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout establishment with dust and debris.
36-34-5
61
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee preparing food with nails and no gloves.
13-06-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cups on the floor in the dry storage. Manager removed cups from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelets preparing food.
13-07-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #153 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #153 on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #153?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #153.
How does Wendy's #153 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Wendy's #153 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Wendy's #153's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #153 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's #153 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 #153 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #153 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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