Wendys Properties

12496 State Road 54, Odessa, FL 33556
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Wendys Properties has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up three times.

Among Odessa restaurants, the typical score is 73; Wendys Properties is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of beef on floor in walk in freezer, operator removed it on shelf
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior grease buildup by cook line
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
86
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili reheated pasted 2 hours reheating time as temperature tested as 117F. See stop sale **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Reheating chilis starting time 10:23am temperature as 110 degrees Fahrenheit at time 10:33am. **Time Extended**
03E-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili pasted 2 hours reheating time temperature is 117F. See stop sale **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Reheating chilis starting time 10:23am temperature as 110 degrees Fahrenheit at time 10:33am. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
74
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine stop working at 10/10/25. Work order has been submitted. Waiting for processing **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili pasted 2 hours reheating time temperature is 117F. See stop sale **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili reheated pasted 2 hours reheating time as temperature tested as 117F. See stop sale **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 117F -hot holding. See stop sale **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
52
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above fish in vertical freezer in cook line, operator moved it to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
86
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Cheese employee determined time and placed time mark **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice cream in silver buckets on floor walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
74
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-28-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
78
Jul 17, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In drop in cooler at front counter - sour cream packets (54F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler at front counter - sour cream packets (54F - Cold Holding) see stop sale
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. O ppm, operator will call for repair and set up of 3 compartment sink **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Fry cook changed gloves, no hand wash, discussed with manager
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook, discussed with manager on duty and staff
12A-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on fry cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Vertical freezer on cook line, 2 drawer cooler at drive through not working. Nothing in either unit
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler
23-03-4
41
Apr 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili not reheated to 165F within 2 hours. Temperatures was 150F after 3 hours in hot holding unit. Manager discarded chili. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding); American cheese slices (49F - Cold Holding)double panned in cold holding unit at cook line -Temperatures at 9:30 am. Manager put in walk-in cooler, rechecked temperatures 41F at 10:45am. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili at takeout area (150F - Reheating); after 2 1/2 hours. Manager discarded chili. Reviewed reheating process with manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical Spray bottle sitting on cooks line. Employee relocated spray bottle to chemical closet in back. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand sink on front counter 93F. Manager scheduled a service call for repair this day.
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Three cases of food on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager put food on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries store over cheese. Manager moved strawberries to loser shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendys Properties last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendys Properties on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendys Properties?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendys Properties.

How does Wendys Properties compare to other restaurants in Odessa?

Wendys Properties most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Odessa average of 73.

Has Wendys Properties' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendys Properties have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendys 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 Wendys Properties inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys Properties is inspected around three times per year on average.