Wendy's Properties
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Wendy's Properties 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Wendy's Properties is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda nozzle on soda machine at service window has accumulation of debris Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling vents in women's restroom soiled with accumulated dust or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. -some cracked and missing pieces of tile causing standing water and debris to accumulate on floor
36-17-5
82
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of pans on drying rack in warewash area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket cracked/ broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Soiled floors and carpeting at front area soda machine has a white powered substance. Manager mopped and sanitizer area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4
95
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powered substance in metal pan by drive thru window. Employee labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
47
Mar 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager time as a public health policy.
03F-10-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign at sinks in kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray nozzle in 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
82
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Observed two employees handle personal phones then engage in food prep like scooping fries.
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottled water on prep with buns at front line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees.
13-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer soiled.
23-03-4
58
Mar 29, 2023
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 cannot be determined. See stop sale. Employee applied time mark to the sliced cheddar cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -fry baskets used with the fryer shows accumulation of debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen, located above the egg station shows accumulation of debris on interior ceiling. Operator cleaned and sanitized the microwave. -oven on Cooke line , to the left of the stand up freezer, shows accumulation of debris on interior bottom. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
74
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's Properties last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Properties on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's Properties?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Properties.
How does Wendy's Properties compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Wendy's Properties most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Wendy's Properties' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's Properties have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.
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