Wendy's

505 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
American
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Wendy's has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Jan 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90
Dec 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
58
Sep 24, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

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

Wendy's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around three 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.