Wendy's 597

1520 Broadway Ave N, Bartow, FL 33830
American
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Wendy's 597 has nine inspections in the public record. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Bartow restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the right door of the reach in cooler under the sandwich make table near the drive thru.
23-03-4
95
May 20, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright reach in freezer next to the prep sink.
23-03-4
95
Aug 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside the reach in cabinet under the sandwich make station.
23-03-4
95
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Steam well: chili, started reheat at 7:05am, time taken 9:10am (127F - Reheating). Manager finished reheating product in the microwave. Re-temp was at 165f at 9:35am **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies on cases of crispy onions and portion cups. Discussed pest control with management and manager has service call in.
35A-02-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked drip tray at strawberry frosty machine
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe where water filters are by dry storage
29-11-4
67
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of toilette cleaner on top of coffee machine. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 597 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 597 on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's 597?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 597.

How does Wendy's 597 compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Wendy's 597 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Wendy's 597's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 597 have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's 597 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 597 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 597 is inspected around two times per year on average.