Wendy's

5658 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33540

American

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Wendy's has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Wendy's dates to Feb 20, 2024.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Zephyrhills restaurant scores 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in freezer holding hamburger buns not locked. Manager locked. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-63-4

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 small flies in broom closet area by dish room 1 fly in drive through area Operator began to eradicate flies and clean area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

35A-02-6

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long ponytail under visor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

13-02-4

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

14-69-4

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following: Cheddar cheese 60f Raw hamburger 49f Manager put items in main walk-in cooler. After 20 minutes Cheddar cheese 49f Raw hamburger 44f **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone with the hamburger buns. Observed the manager had employee removed their items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed an ice build up in the walk-in freezer inside.

14-69-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine with a black mold like substance inside the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Feb 20, 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 walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

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

Wendy's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Zephyrhills average of 83.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.

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