Wendy's Properties
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Wendy's Properties eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 31, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Wendy's Properties on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at 3 compartment dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Rinse cycle for chlorine dish washer measuring 113F. Service scheduled per operator.
16-53-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service straws stored on floor in back employee area.
25-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and bracelets while preparing food. Second employee preparing food wearing a wrist guard that was not entirely covered by the glove. Employee removed the wrist guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
70
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying expired license. 02/01/2024.
50-09-4
95
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Precooked chicken reheated in microwave at 97 F and placed in warmer . Reviewed with manager . Employee reheated to 207 F **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Manager unable to access employee date of birth . Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager . Manager printed and posted sign **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
74
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
82
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray stored on top of counter single serve items and juice machine. Operator removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding); Operator placed item in walk-in cooler Re temp 42f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on table in drive-thru. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior Dishmachine in prep area.
16-21-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 0ppm Operator replaced solution, reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding) temped at 10:55am. Operator moved to freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Case of eggs stored above raw bacon. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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. Tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Informed operator to use three compartment sink for sanitizing of all dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior bottom of oven in Kitchen, to the right of the fryers, shows accumulation of debris. Microwave oven ceiling interior shows accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
61
Aug 5, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half at front drive through cooler temped at 56F. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sausage and chicken. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies observed in dining area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Whole shelled eggs stored above raw bacon in reach in cooler. Employee moved to proper storage place. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated employee and they washed their hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced tomatoes not date marked after 24 hours f prepping. Operator properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in prep area shows accumulation of debris. Soda dispenser unit shows accumulation of debris at drive through area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave fan guard cover/splatter broken shield. Microwave on prep shelf in back of kitchen has broken fan guard.
14-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen shows mold like substance by the fasteners.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of machine shows accumulation of debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing in dining room, ceiling tiles water damage in dining room.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Earbuds above a food contact surface ito the left of the flat top. Employee keys stored above prep table in back opposite the three compartment sink. Employees moved both items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Yellow stacked 1/6 pans in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of French fries on floor of freezer outside and in the back of the restaurant.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven in back of kitchen on the dry storage shelf shows accumulation of debris on the interior.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on low three door cooler in kitchen opposite of the ice machine show accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded employee drinks stored at the stand up cooler in front server area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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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 Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's Properties?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Properties.
How does Wendy's Properties compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Wendy's Properties most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Wendy's Properties' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's Properties have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendy's Properties 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 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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