Wendy's #4473
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Wendy's #4473 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Sanford sits at 77, putting Wendy's #4473 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - opened raw breaded chicken over opened raw fish at reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at dish station storing pitcher of water **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - 1 cookline employee wearing bracelets
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle
10-20-4
58
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chili time marked 7am (122f-132f - Hot Holding). Manager states chili temp at 177f earlier, GFI outlet turned off. Manager turned back on. Manager removing half product from steam well for faster reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - dishwasher machine broken. Manager states waiting for repair
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
70
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. South side sandwich station sliced tomatoes 50°cold hold ; cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); ambient temperature (52F - ambient ) operator removed product from the line **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In prep
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing hood filters over the flat top
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle Hand wash sink faucet at the 3 compartment sink leaks
29-11-4
74
Aug 31, 2022
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Bracket holding the door is broken and may fail (upper bracket)
32-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in cooler ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In the kitchen over the 3 compartment sink
36-62-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Faucet to the hand sink in the mens room is not working properly -faucet at the kitchen entrance is loose at the sink
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Line hand sink not draining
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink at the 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
74
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the under counter refrigerator fresh shell eggs over a lexan of tea
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. counter ; pint of cream (60F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.restroom cleaner spray bottle on the counter at the drive Thur next to the condiments
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing window cleaner is labled as sanitizer. Operator corrected
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -At the frosty and soda machine at the drive Thur -under the hand sink at the front counter
36-22-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters left uncovered at the front counter
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. The line Hoshizaki freezer not working properly product is thawed temp chicken 35°
03A-05-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook handling eggs
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #4473 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #4473 on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #4473?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #4473.
How does Wendy's #4473 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Wendy's #4473 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Wendy's #4473's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #4473 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 #4473 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 #4473 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #4473 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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