Wendy's

13565 Cypress Glenn Lane, Tampa, FL 33637

American

Last inspected: Feb 28, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Wendy's has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 28, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at Wendy's is from Feb 28, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer located next to cooks line.

14-69-4

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed garbage debris on ground next to dumpsters

33-10-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink cup on top of prep table under microwave. Observed cell phone on front counter next to cheese sauce.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees handling food with no hair restraints.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ready made salad on floor in walk in cooler. Observed small plastic cups on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line make table: blue cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Employee discarded the blue cheese and placed the cheddar cheese in walk in cooler. Retempt at 41F approximately 30 mins later. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee pour contents from sanitizer bucket in hand sink near drive thru window.

31A-11-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove next to mop sink.

36-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on bottom shelf of reach in freezer at the end of the cooks line.

14-69-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe on mop sink.

29-11-4

Jan 25, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed over cleaner stored with the food on the line.

41-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink and black mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees with out hair restraints.

13-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor area behind the equipment in drive thru.

36-73-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed.

50-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Feb 28, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

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

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

Wendy's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wendy's 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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