Wendy's Properties

31044 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34602

American

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Wendy's Properties, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Wall soiled with accumulated grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Wendy's Properties' latest score of 86 falls below the Brooksville average of 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

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

13-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish shelf in ware washing area.

16-46-4

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled phone then touched equipment on cook line. Coached operator on proper hand wash procedures.

12A-29-4

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee manager Gave employee beard guard **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 3, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves to make sandwiches. Discussed with manager. Manager discussed with employee and employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand sink to fill up container with water. Discussed using hand sinks for hand washing only.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One dishwasher, one sandwich maker, one drive thru employee and one manager with no food manager certification on duty this visit. Certified food manager showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

53A-05-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at cooler across from oven.

14-11-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At 0ppm. Manager fixed to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At warmer by fryers Gravy 130F, employee reheated. Recheck 179F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Unwashed strawberries stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager moved lettuce to different shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by dish machine.

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's Properties last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Properties on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Properties.

How does Wendy's Properties compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Wendy's Properties most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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