Wendys

1601 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234

American

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Wendys three times, with records going back to 2024. Wendys was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Wendys' latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Nov 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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10B

10F

Aug 20, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

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

08A

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendys on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendys?

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

How does Wendys compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Wendys most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Wendys' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendys have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.

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