Wendy's Properties
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Wendy's Properties, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Wendy's Properties' latest score of 67 falls below the Zephyrhills average of 83. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream mix held at 46F. Operator replaced with new bag of mix, 40F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.reach in freezer door handle had oily substance. Operator cleaned . **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at end of cookline by reach in freezer.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses on prep table by wrap station. Operator removed glasses. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on metal pans on clean dish shelf. Operator removed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100 ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 flies found in dishwasher area. Manager killed all three. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
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. First attempt held 0PPM. Manager turned machine off and on again. Tested again at 50PPM **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on drying rack. Manager removed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Floor of walk in freezer soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
67
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not currently being used. Ran to test and tested at 0ppm. Manager has three compartment sink set up to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line: cut tomatoes (49F - Cold holding); shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding); sliced American (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (60F - Cold Holding) Milk cooler: milk (51F - Cold Holding) Manager placed in walk in freezer: Retemp cut tomatoes 41, American cheese 40f, milk 46f cooling. Other items gone from cart. Manager placing service call for inoperable units **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed copy to management **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unaware of how to test and operate dish machine **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups stored on ground. Manager got off of ground **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not currently being used. Ran to test and tested at 0ppm. Manager has three compartment sink set up to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes **Warning**
14-11-5
55
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter: sour cream packets (65F - Cold Holding); whipped butter packets (62F - Cold Holding). Product was in well next to lemonade dispenser. Dispenser was blowing hot air onto product. Manager moved to enclosed cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment had 3 new hires that started and don't have proof of food safety training.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one transfer registered 6-27-2024
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. For Quaternary Ammonium strips
16-36-4
64
Mar 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees past due on system
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed do no use sign on dish machine. Sanitizer not testing properly. Manager has current service call on unit and is primarily washing with three compartment sink
14-11-5
86
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly by dish machine area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by front counter. Manager placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table across from triple sink. Manager removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
64
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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. At 0ppm. Manager called maintenance and scheduled appointment. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
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 23, 2026. The public record contains nine 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 Zephyrhills?
Wendy's Properties most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
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 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.
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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