Wendy's

19 West 170 Street, Bronx, NY 10452

American

Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Wendy's four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Wendy's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Jan 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

10F

Nov 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

Aug 14, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Jun 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

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

Wendy's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three 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 two times per year on average.

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