Wendy's #969

34092 N Us 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

American

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Wendy's #969 has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Palm Harbor facility scores 74, putting Wendy's #969 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter.

29-42-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area. Operator separated containers. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal containers dented in ware washing area.

14-11-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.

16-46-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees wearing watches, operator had employees remove watches. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris underneath equipment on cookline. Walk in freezer.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Inside reach in cooler on prep line. No food stored in the cooler.

23-03-4

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food container stacked before air dried **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plexiglass broken at fryers **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Aug 22, 2023

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee touched raw ground beef with bare hands and rinsed hands for approximately 3 seconds. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing.

12A-17-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries 114F hot hold less than 4 hours.Discussed the importance of hot holding at proper temperature.

03B-01-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator participated in food prep no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kits available. Discussed the importance of having chemical test kits to be able to check for proper ppm of chemicals.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind front counter no paper towels. Operator stated they are out of paper towels. They have 1 partial roll at hand wash sink in prep area

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink behind front counter **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and speaker on prep table **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish machine is heavily soiled

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #969 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #969 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's #969?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #969.

How does Wendy's #969 compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Wendy's #969 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Wendy's #969's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #969 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wendy's #969 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 #969 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #969 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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