Wendy's 513
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Wendy's 513 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Wendy's 513 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. White and yellow pest test strip out while humans are present despite manufacturers label. Manager stored and put away. **Corrected On-Site**
41-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking water at hand spray nozzle at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler under cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with accumulation of grease under cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment in a manner that could come in contact with employee clothing. Manager relocated tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lip at bottom shelf oven used to bake cookies with accumulation of debris. Spray nozzle at three compartment sink soiled with black mold like substance.
23-03-4
67
Nov 5, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink near drive through window does not work - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Heavy grease and food buildup under coos line and fryers. Chemical spillage under chemical rack near mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
86
Nov 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser spray bottle hung on single service dispensing shelf. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prep containers in walk in cooler- chicken, tomatoes, sauces.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Heavy grease and food buildup under coos line and fryers. Chemical spillage under chemical rack near mop sink.
36-10-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Food items and garbage placed in cardboard box near back door
33-02-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping from ceiling tile near air vent behind counter is dripping into a trash can in close proximity to drink machine.
28-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on window staging area
40-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink near drive through window does not work
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Heavy food buildup in coolers under sandwich make line
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sanitizing wipes and towels stored under cleaning chemicals on rack near mop sink
25-05-4
45
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut lettuce stored in container in walk-in cooler is brown. Operator discarded lettuce. Stop-sale is not warranted.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 12:45pm a. sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded cheese **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle on floor at drive-thru window containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Wrong chemical test kit for three-compartment sink quat sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler across from fat-fryer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler located at the front counter with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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. Dishmachine is not operational. Three-compartment sink quat sanitation reading 200ppm
16-55-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease next to fat-fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
30
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bleu cheese on cooks line at 51f. Manager moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front cook line and reach in coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on cook line flying over reach in coolers, 4 live flies in mop sink area landing on mop. 1 live fly in dining room near garbage can. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese crumbles (45F - Cold Holding). Employee moved items to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at drive thru soiled with syrup and debris. Chopper on drying shelf soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear of kitchen soiled interior with black mold like debris. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee pineapple over sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris interior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front cook line and reach in coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date labels on pan in drying rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open water bottle in walk in cooler over cut leafy greens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking no beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
43
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near front area self service soda machine.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cracked shell egg in carton with other non cracked shell eggs. Inspector Informed manager of cracked egg and was removed and discarded.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Employee with long painted nails working with food.
13-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards for prep soiled with food debris, veggie slicer soiled with food debris, soda nozzle in front self service area heavily soiled with sticky debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Inspector informed manager and paper towels were placed at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Accumulation of food debris on exterior of dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and black mold like debris
36-34-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Cracked shell egg not segregated from uncracked shelled eggs in same carton
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both employees present during inspection have no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers fry oil just sitting on floor and package of frozen fries. Inspector informed employee and they were moved off off the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has heavily ice build up around opening. Manager stated maintenance will be out today to look at. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in over flowing ice machine. Inspector informed employee and was removed from ice machine
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Bacon tongs hanging in bacon oven.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler in prep area.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. First reading at 0 ppm quaternary. Inspector noticed no quaternary going into bucket when making. Employee switched over to chlorine sanitizer and registered at 100 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor under cook line equipment heavily soiled with grease and food build up
36-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 513 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 513 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 513?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 513.
How does Wendy's 513 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Wendy's 513 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Wendy's 513's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 513 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendy's 513 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Wendy's 513 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 513 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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