Wendy's Properties
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Wendy's Properties 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Palm Harbor restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 46F was on the counter less than 30 min prior to temperature being taken. Second temp43F@10am Shredded cheese 46F cold holding. Cheese was placed in a cold unit that was turned in in the am and did yet drop to proper temperature. Operator placed shredded cheese in an alternate unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Caesar salad (46F - Cold Holding); apple pecan salad (48F - Cold Holding); Cobb salad (50F - Cold Holding); taco salad (50F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler on cookline: cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); Asiago cheese (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Caesar salad (46F - Cold Holding); apple pecan salad (48F - Cold Holding); Cobb salad (50F - Cold Holding); taco salad (50F - Cold Holding) Premade salads have been in unit since 8-9am. Manager unsure if temperatures were taken today. See stop sale for premade salads. All other food was in cooler for less 4 hours. Food has been relocated or ice has been added to the food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in dry storage area on rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 1 fly dining room area **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the back of the reach in cooler near the service window. Ice buildup in reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled o **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near kitchen exit to dining area: butter packet (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); milk unopened in between containers (50F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler at service window: butter packet (46F - Cold Holding); milk unopened in between containers(50F - Cold Holding) Operator states food was moved from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved all food items back to walk in cooler. Units must be able to maintain food temperature of 41F or below. Operator is to not use units until coolers are working properly or food is on ice and 41F or below. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in dry storage area on rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 shell eggs cracked. **Warning**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on frosty nozzles and surrounding area. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Mold like substance on area behind ice chute at the left freestyle machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the back of the reach in cooler near the service window. Ice buildup in reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled o **Warning**
23-03-4
52
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: 1 fly in kitchen observed **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
86
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 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. 0ppm chlorine. Alert on machine stating "contact ecolab sanitizer IR blocked". Employee set up 3 compartment sink, 200ppm quaternary. Discussed with operator the need to sanitize dishes/utensils in 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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 touched money and then placed lid on drink. Discussed handwashing with manager
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen
35A-02-6
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee training at time on inspection.
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license 02/02/2024 hanging in office.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching scrambled eggs in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand wash sink in dish area.
29-20-5
50
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0 ppm chlorine run twice - manager set up triple sink 200 ppm quaternary - manager scheduled service this day **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Dish machine out of order - sign posted on dish machine - Eco lab provided service on 11/3/23 - parts are on order and Eco lab to call operator when parts are received - triple sink in use 200 quaternary- dish machine will be assessed at the next inspection **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at the cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
82
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. 0 ppm chlorine run twice - manager set up triple sink 200 ppm quaternary - manager scheduled service this day **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. - employee touched cellphone , put gloves on then touched fryer basket without washing hands - manager reviewed with employee
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at the cook line
13-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter area - manager removed ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sandwiches while wearing bracelets. - reviewed with manager
13-07-4
64
Mar 1, 2023
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. 0 ppm chlorine - run 3 times - manager set up triple sink -200 ppm quaternary and called for service Manager ran one more time - recheck 50 ppm chlorine **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Asiago cheese 55 F - manager voluntarily discarded and replaced with new container of cheese **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food ( box of rolls ) stored on floor in walk in freezer- manager relocated food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food ( dairy mix) not covered in walk in cooler - manager covered mix **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
64
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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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 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 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 four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Properties.
How does Wendy's Properties compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Wendy's Properties most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Wendy's Properties' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's Properties have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four 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 four times per year on average.
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