Wendy's
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Wendy's stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Palmetto restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzle and ice machine chute in dining area soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed six ceiling tiles with water damage and one with a hole above the soda machine in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under prep area chili counter on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light not shielded above cook line.
38-07-4
78
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed small hole cut in ceiling tile for soda lines. 3 inch gap in tile.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food preparation employees wearing employee wearing bracelet. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on front hood vent system.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed front wall behind fryers soiled with grease.
36-27-5
78
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on table next to sauces. Manager removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no dates on water filtration cartridges.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack, keys and jacket on food prep table next to flat top grill. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on drawer handle on line drawer. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
82
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed stainless steel floor in walk-in cooler cracked and torn. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed strong sewer odor in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
90
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed stainless steel floor with bulging seam in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed strong sewer odor in womens restroom. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of drink straws stored on the floor in storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles not labeled on food line.
02D-01-5
82
Apr 21, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2020 license posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Stainless steel floor seam in walk-in cooler is bulging and has come loose.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries and French toast sticks stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed strong sewer odor in women's restroom.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers soiled with grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
78
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep cook wearing wristwatch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers with grease buildup.
36-27-5
82
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked pans above three part sink.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of heat cabinet. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black/pink buildup. Operator cleaned interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Wendy's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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