Wendys

19430 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647

American

Last inspected: Sep 27, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Wendys, the earliest from 2022. Wendys was last inspected on Sep 27, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Wendys's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 27, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Wendys on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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. Emailed to operator Corrected -observed employees complete at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf

24-08-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs of tongs stored on warmer handles Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build in reachin cooler on cookline adjacent to grill top

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on cookline Corrected -observed employee label bulk salt **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Apr 5, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the drain pipe on the ice machine broken and leaking onto the floor.

29-08-4

Dec 20, 2022

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink has dish stored inside it.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying overtop 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor by back door.

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying. Employee properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Dec 14, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed at front counter, employee put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

13-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in fresh beef cooler on cookline.

23-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in microwave manager cleaned interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendys on file is from Sep 27, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendys?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendys.

How does Wendys compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Wendys most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Wendys' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wendys have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wendys means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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