Wendy's Properties
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2023
55
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Wendy's Properties, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 17, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Wendy's Properties is from Jul 17, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Wendy's Properties trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 Live flies near 3 compartment sink 11 flies in dining room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient eggs (50F - Cold Holding)
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit sour cream (50F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
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. Spoke with management about wash rinse sanitiser procedure until dish machine is in working order. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
55
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in front line 3 live flies near rear exit Flies not landing on food or food contact surfaces
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line: sour cream 50 degrees F, half and half 54 degrees F. Employee cut portions and moved to reach-in cooler. Re-temps: sour cream 43 degrees F, half and half 42 degrees F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink of front line
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked beef in walk-in cooler not tracked when it was placed in freezer and then pulled to walk-in cooler. Operator dated beef **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink of women's restroom and men's restroom ran for a minute 77 degrees F
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink of front line
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at end of line
22-08-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Soda nozzle at fountain by drive through window. Operator replaced nozzle **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Hand sink next to dish machine runs less than 10 seconds at a time through sensor
27-14-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment of line has grease accumulation Black mold-like substance on wall in corners of dish pit area
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile near line by ice machine
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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Jul 7, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical cleaner stored next to crackers and condiments at drive-thru Operator moved chemical during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chocolate milk (54F - Cold Holding) Item held out of temp for less than 4 hours
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -2 cracked shell eggs
01B-14-4
High Priority - Employee dish machine handles soiled containers at dish machine then began handling food items without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator
12A-29-4
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. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Discussed setting up three compartment sink with operator during time of inspection.
22-41-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -wiping cloth in hand sink next to dish machine
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. -2 cracked shell eggs
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease -standing water at mop sink -standing water at soda fountain station (dining room)
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven at cooks line has accumulation of food residue -microwave adjacent of hens sink has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryer have accumulation of grease -exterior of pressure fryer has accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of grease -exterior of hot holding station has accumulation of food residue -reach in cooler at hot holding station gasket has accumulation of food residue -handle of biscuit warmer has accumulation of food residue
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -metal pans at dish drying rack
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -cut lettuce in walk-in cooler
08B-12-5
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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 Jul 17, 2023. The public record contains three 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 55 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 four violations per visit, down from roughly 14 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.
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