Wendy's Properties

8216 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
American
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Wendy's Properties has nine inspections in the public record. Wendy's Properties was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Wendy's Properties' latest score of 90 sits above the New Port Richey average of 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor at the front counter is soiled with standing water. The operator mopped up the water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The interior top surface of the microwave is soiled with grease. The operator took off the microwave cover and put it in the dishwasher to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
90
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front counter reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
95
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. 2 employees spotted not washing hands for at least 10 seconds. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on mop sink near dish machine. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in dish wash area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped at 112 F **Warning**
16-53-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee wearing false nails preparing French fries with no gloves. **Warning**
13-06-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine added to three compartment sink area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees preparing food while wearing bracelets and watches. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front counter reach in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
43
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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. Cook dropped lid on floor, picked it up and continued to put cheese sauce into pan, operator had cook wash hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
86
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Oct 9, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer on cook line
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside drawers at counter where lemons are held soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
74
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw burgers over bags of vanilla mix in walk in cooler, employee removed pan of raw burgers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's Properties last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Properties on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Wendy's Properties compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Wendy's Properties most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.

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

No. Recent inspections at Wendy's Properties have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.