Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
90
Score
Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in bread room in front area - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
90
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - 4 live flying insects in dining room on the windows - 4 dead flies on window sill in dining room Manager removed 2 flying insects and 6 dead fling insects and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in bread room in front area
36-32-5
Basic - -Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager
32-02-4
Basic - -Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at back kitchen cook line - reach in cooler interior has accumulation of food debris under cold holding station near drive thru Reviewed with manager
22-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Boxes of sea salt and sweeteners stored on card board in back kitchen area shelves
14-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by box sweeteners in back kitchen . Manager removed dead roach and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water under and near reach in cooler in front counter area. Employee mopped the floor . Pan placed under leak of reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to grill
29-49-6
61
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insect in back kitchen area , 1 flying insect by doors in dining area . Reviewed with manager.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - blue cheese 52 F, shredded cheddar 51 F under 30 minutes . Manager voluntarily discarded food items **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to to go cups on shelf in front counter area . Manager relocated chemical spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored at cook line in warmer exposed to splash from water leak in top area of hood system. Manager states the area is wet vacuumed every hour . It is not raining at time of inspection . Manager closed station down and relocated food to opposite station . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of whole tomatoes) stored with ready-to-eat food ( bottles of milk ) in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from wall in hallways near restrooms . Per manager leak from roof area through the wall . It is not raining at time of inspection . Manager dried floor at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary in the front counter area . Manager changed solution . Recheck 200 ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
52
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chili reheated at 10:00 am at 135 F-148 F at 12:10 pm . Steam table knob wasn't turned on to the correct setting . Manager discarded chili **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili reheated at 10:00 am at 135 F-148 F at 12:10 pm . Steam table knob wasn't turned on to the correct setting . Manager discarded chili
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. No cold water with hot water reaching 122 F at hand wash sink in back food prep area in kitchen area . Reviewed with manager handwashing safety .
27-05-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No employee date of birth information provided . Reviewed with manager
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on food prep counter in front kitchen . Employee relocated purse **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reviewed with manager
22-08-4
55
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored over sour cream in walk in cooler. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor in outside storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken white discharge plate inside ice machine.
14-11-5
78
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute in self service area
22-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( tomatoes ) stored with ready-to-eat food.( cut lettuce ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
90
Mar 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in front counter area - manager placed folded paper towels in holder - reviewed with manager that hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times and proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen area
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. employee wearing multiple bracelets one with long strings on her wrist while making sandwiches - manager instructed employee to remove bracelets - employee removed bracelets **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled
23-03-4
74
Jul 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Shell eggs stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line tempted at 63F, reach in cooler was not plugged in. Manager placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -Discussed with manager.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gustavo hired over 60 days Discussed with manager **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At front counter, discussed with manager, manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Employee prepping Frosty machine with watch on, discussed with manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 employees without hair restraints, discussed with manager, manager gave hats to employees to wear. -Manager engaged in Food contact without a hair restraint, manager placed hair net on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -Discussed with manager.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Bottom of reach in freezer soiled with ice and old food. Discussed with manager. -Gaskets on walk in freezer outside. Discussed with manager. -Mop sink outside soiled discussed with manager. -Walk in freezer floors soiled with old food, discussed with manager. -Non-operating walk in cooler soiled with mold, discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -On cooks line, manager turned to-go upside down containers -Single-service articles improperly stored. -Single service boxes in outside dry storage (nonoperating walk in cooler) stored on floor discussed with manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Wet mop in back storage area, manager hung wet mop up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer bucket on cooks line, tested at 0ppm, manager changed solution. Tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
45
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Employee slicing tomatoes for immediate service, without gloves. Employee washed hands and put gloves on. Discussed with manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Dispensing System mixing sanitizer chemical too strong Tested at 400ppm, manufacturer's specifications are 200ppm. Per manager to hand mix solution to proper strength until dispensing system is fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Gustavo hired over 60 days.
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Change of ownership, new license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Employee wearing bracelets while prepping food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employees without a hair restraint prepping food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Across from fryers **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Manager printed and posted choking poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler not operating and used as dry storage, soiled heavily with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Across from walk in cooler soiled with food and ice accumulation.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Wet Mop stored on floor near soda boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers.
How does Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers 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 Old Fashioned Hamburgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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