Wendy's #157
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
90
Score
Wendy's #157 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
90
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up on skirt of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open.
33-16-4
90
May 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink next to upright freezer.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels by microwave.
21-12-4
90
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the women's bathroom as well as no paper towels. Operator replenished both during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of grease on floor by the fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Self served Beverage dispenser nozzle soiled in dining room.
23-03-4
82
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris on soda nozzles at soda machine in drive through area.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holster at drive through area.
10-12-5
86
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
95
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper strength for manual warewashing. Observed three compartment sink sanitizer Quaternary over 500ppm. Operator changed sanitizer to Quaternary 150ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler: cooked eggs 53F and meat patties 53F at 11:30am. Per manager cooler door has been open for approximately 10 min at 11:15am due to restocking. New temperature at 2:30: meat patties at 46F and cooked eggs at 53F. Per operator cooked eggs held overnight, see stop sale. Operator moved all other TCS food from walk in cooler to walk in freezer. Observed meat patties 52F at 11:30am in reach in cooler at cook line. Per employee stocked patties in cooler at 10:00am. New temperature is 49F at 12:30. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 49F. Meat Patties cooling rate is improper, manager covered meat patties with ice and moved to walk in cooler. New temperature is 50F at 2:25. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler at 58F prepped at 11:32am. New temperature 57F at 12:30. Improper cooling rate due to ambient temperature of walk in cooler at 49F because of prolonged opening of cooler door. Manager iced bin of sliced tomatoes for better cooling. New temperature is 47F at 1:30. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of wet bins stored on shelf behind dish area. Manager separated bins to properly air dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor behind fryer station. Manager properly stored oil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
58
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink next to back drive window not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed manager place soap next to sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink by ice cream machine used by food employees. Observed manager place handwash sign on sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
86
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs in make table underneath microwave on cook line cold since 9:25am cold held at 52F at 9:55am.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili in steam table since 7:30am hot held at 121F in some parts at 9:20am. Observed manager place chili better working steam table.
03B-01-6
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #157 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #157 on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #157?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #157.
How does Wendy's #157 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Wendy's #157 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Wendy's #157's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #157 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's #157 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 #157 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #157 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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