Wendy's

13712 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613

American

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Wendy's, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 31, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Aug 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. No back-flow on the water hose in the back of the establishment.

29-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the pipes in the WIF.

14-69-4

Apr 2, 2024

Complaint Partial

6 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs holding hot at 122F. Manager discarded eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-15-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on unit.

14-69-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor beneath rack in dry storage area. Employee removed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Upper make table. shredded cheddar 58F from overnight 8 plus

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Upper make table. shredded cheddar 58F From overnight 8 hrs plus.

03A-02-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under dry storage shelf on floor and one dead roach on top of drain located next to mop sink. Operator removed both dead,roaches, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken**

35A-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris behind the fryer.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor located in outside,walk in freezer. Employee moved product to shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with build up,debris inside.

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign for hand washing sink located behind front counter.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup in and around fryer.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to drive through make table, soiled.

36-27-5

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler racks soiled with mold like substance

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In mop room

36-36-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser line

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Wendy's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's 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 inspected?

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

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