Wendy's

40-09 21 Street, Queens, NY 11101

American

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Wendy's has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Aug 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from three violations to two.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Wendy's is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Mar 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

Nov 22, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains three 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 two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

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

Wendy's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Wendy's's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

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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