Wendy's
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Wendy's nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Wendy's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 9 2oz containers of tzatziki sauce at 78 degrees more than 4 hours per operator on counter at drive through window. Operator discarded all containers of sauce. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Soufflé cups of tzatziki sauce 59F **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 9 2oz containers of tzatziki sauce at 78 degrees more than 4 hours per operator on counter at drive through window. Operator discarded all containers of sauce. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Soufflé cups of tzatziki sauce 59F, see stop sale, in reach in cooler by drive through over night Cooked gyro - 45F, moved to walk in cooler **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
74
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef patties stored over cut ready to eat vegetables, person in charge change lay out to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
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. Emailed operator written procedures, operator printed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen fish in standing water, operator placed fish in container with cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink station drain rack, manager removed scoop from drain rack **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
64
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 9 2oz containers of tzatziki sauce at 78 degrees more than 4 hours per operator on counter at drive through window. Operator discarded all containers of sauce. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 9 2oz containers of tzatziki sauce at 78 degrees more than 4 hours per operator on counter at drive through window. Operator discarded all containers of sauce. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed rags from hand sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels at hand sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced soap at hand sink in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator labeled pasta in portion bags in walk in cooler prepared 1-4-26. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed purses from underneath front counter on top of single service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee poured water out of utensil container on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Employee removed single service containers from floor of dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
39
Oct 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter at 11:00am a. chicken nuggets (132F - Hot Holding) Operator discarded chicken nuggets. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email DBPR Form 5030-038. Eight major allergens.
53A-16-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth on training records.
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed current license and displayed in lobby area. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach-in cooler at front counter. Employee removed phone, cleaned and sanitized area. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler door at front counter is soiled with black substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler located on front line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-serve coffee filters stored on dry-storage shelf not covered. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken breast and French toast sticks not covered in walk-in freezer. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler thawing bottom shelve with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
39
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to bun toaster. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cold holding unit next to shelled eggs. Mamager removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed hammer on walk in freezer shelf. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
82
May 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged walk in cooler door and freezer door
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at hot water heater.
29-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind hot water heater.
36-03-4
86
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed both cheddar and blue cheese crumbles at 55F. Manager removed the cheeses and put them in the walk-in cooler. After 20 minutes the temperature was at 48F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal fry filter machine blocking the hand sink. Manager removed the filter machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hand sink at 89F, the hot water handle not working on the hand sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed. The license displayed expired on 2-1-21.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drink stored at the prep table. Manager removed the drink from the area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stored together wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed an ice build up in the walk-in freezer..
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a label still on a 1/6 pan.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open. Manager close thelids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Dade City?
Wendy's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dade City average of 88.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendy's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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