Wendy's Restaurant

1828 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Wendy's Restaurant has eight 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.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at 1st restroom. Employee stocked paper towels in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in upright freezer. Manager removed drink from freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed A bag of trash was on ground behind dumpster. Manager sent employee to place trash in dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**

33-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor.

14-69-4

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream machine has buildup around up around dispenser. Soda machine in lobby has buildup up in nozzle. Reach in cooler under make table has food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on side of stove.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked bacon stored at prep table without cover. Sliced cheese stored at make table without cover.

08B-12-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning bottle on counter near hot holding chili.

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 48F, Sliced tomatoes 48F. Per operator cooler was just prepped less than 30 minutes ago. less than four hours. Operator put ice underneath for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the back of the kitchen by employee area.

36-22-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 4, 2024

Complaint Partial

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 13, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill pitcher of water at hand wash sink next to kitchen.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not operating in restroom.

31B-05-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two food handler employees without proper hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic bins stored stacked together above prep sink.

24-08-4

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Wendy's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Wendy's Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's Restaurant 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 Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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