Wendy's #201
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Wendy's #201, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Key West restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. 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
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in freezer not working. No tcs food stored inside at the time of inspection.
14-74-7
Basic - Reach-in frezzer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
90
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching shredded cheese inside reach in cooler. Operator stored scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
82
May 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom toilets and faucet have been completely removed to facilitate repairs. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom toilets and faucet have been completely removed to facilitate repairs. **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Three door standing reach-in cooler located next to the three-compartment sink is not operational. As per operator, replacement parts have been ordered and repairs are pending. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Three door standing reach-in cooler located next to the three-compartment sink is not operational. As per operator, replacement parts have been ordered and repairs are pending. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles throughout the kitchen areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles throughout the kitchen areas. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the entire bathroom plumbing system has been completely removed." - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the entire bathroom plumbing system has been completely removed. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
70
May 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed the establishment is currently undergoing renovations in the dining area. As a result, the restrooms are closed to both the public and employees, leaving staff without on-site restroom access.
32-09-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom toilets and faucet have been completely removed to facilitate repairs. **Repeat Violation**
32-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Three door standing reach-in cooler located next to the three-compartment sink is not operational. As per operator, replacement parts have been ordered and repairs are pending.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles throughout the kitchen areas.
36-17-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the entire bathroom plumbing system has been completely removed."
29-08-4
64
May 7, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken nuggets 131 F. Out of temp Less than 4 hours , but discarded by manager **Warning**
03B-15-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Ice in the hand washing sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager was unable to access the food handler training for employees **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep counter sandwich station is not working properly. Ice is being used to cold hold TCS foods in the unit. Technician has been called for repairs. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at front counter area near soda dispenser and at sandwich prep station **Warning**
36-22-4
55
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles throughout the kitchen areas.
36-17-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. During the inspection operator close the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line:
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. During the inspection operator placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
95
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in cooler of make line: blue cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved blue cheese to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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. Cheese, lettuce, tomatoes on make line no date mark. Manager stated items placed on make line one hour prior.
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table across from fryers. Employee removed drink from table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager placed ice scoop in holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on make line, 100 ppm. Employee changed sanitizer water,250. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
64
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced chicken (119 F - Hot holding) for less than 4 hrs as per employee. Employee reheated the diced chicken to 167 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of old debris behind equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets with accumulation of mold like substance on them.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed French toasts stored inside an uncovered container in the reach in freezer. Manager coveted the good immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for cooked fries, nuggets, sliced tomatoes cut lettuce and cooked chicken. Provided manager written procedures via email.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee date of birth missing from training records.
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust. Located at cook line. Observed wall soiled at 3 compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with dust.
36-50-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #201 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #201 on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #201?
Across the inspection record, “cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #201.
How does Wendy's #201 compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Wendy's #201 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.
Has Wendy's #201's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #201 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's #201 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 #201 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #201 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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