Wendys
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Wendys has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Wendys' latest score of 78 falls below the Wildwood average of 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - 30 live small flying insects found near lemonade and tea station, ice cream machine, handwash sink and on walls and ceilings in surrounding areas off of the cook line. Employee started to clean and sanitize area around drink dispensing station. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer along doorway. Operator has work order in for a repair. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed lemonade dispenser soiled with accumulation of sticky substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
78
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in front counter area by hand wash sink. Operator has employee actively killing flies during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler shelves
23-03-4
70
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
29-34-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Bin of eggs at 65F on cook line. Manager advised that eggs had been out for 30 minutes. Manager placed eggs in walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at three-compartment sink leaks
29-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of Mountain Dew on prep table in back kitchen area
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of Mango and Strawberry drink dispensers machine soiled with accumulation of drink material.
23-03-4
61
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings under front counter in cubby with modem. Employee cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind fry hot holding unit
36-27-5
82
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -5 rodent droppings on floor next to box syrups in shared area with Dunkin' Donuts and KFC -4 rodent droppings under prep sink in Wendy's -3 rodent droppings under shelves across from 3 compartment sink in Wendy's -5 rodent droppings on top of microwave in Wendy's -8 rodent droppings on shelf next to microwave above raw burgers in Wendy's **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: 1 rodent dropping on shelf next to microwave in cook line area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn in reach in cooler below chili **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 small flies around hand sink at front counter **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -5 rodent droppings on floor next to box syrups in shared area with Dunkin' Donuts and KFC -4 rodent droppings under prep sink in Wendy's -3 rodent droppings under shelves across from 3 compartment sink in Wendy's -5 rodent droppings on top of microwave in Wendy's -8 rodent droppings on shelf next to microwave above raw burgers in Wendy's **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. French fries held in hot holding unit under shelf that has two rodent sticky traps on it **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling cash then clean cups and lid without changing gloves or washing hands **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bacon in drain of hand sink in dish area **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked on shelf across from 3 compartment sink **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn in reach in cooler below chili **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor under raw burger cold holding cooler heavily soiled -floor under 3 compartment sink and shelves across from 3 compartment sink soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Rodent sticky trap over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 2 sticky rodent traps on shelf above fry station on cook line **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes above prepped lettuce in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of coolers in back next to 3 compartment sink Microwave handle Oven handle **Warning**
23-24-4
35
Oct 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler at front counter
14-11-5
95
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding) operator states while the cooler was being assembled for lunch the lettuce was out of refrigeration. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on top drawer of cooler at front counter
14-11-5
82
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Vents over dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler cabinets under make line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendys on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendys?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendys.
How does Wendys compare to other restaurants in Wildwood?
Wendys most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Wildwood average of 86.
Has Wendys' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wendys have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendys 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 Wendys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys is inspected around four times per year on average.
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