Wendys

19 East Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
American
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Wendys has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from May 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Wendys's latest score is in line with the Middletown average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergen advisory statement is not present on menu or at order point. Allergen advisory statement is required to inform consumers of their obligation to inform staff of any food allergies.
2-103.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have an individual with the Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license. Establishment has several employees with current food safety certificate. Application provided to PIC during time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the exterior walk-in freezer area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
82
Nov 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (fries) with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. -Staff voluntarily disposed of the fries during this inspection.
3-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. -Establishment shall register a ServSafe certified with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager (RI license). -Application provided to establishment at the time of this inspection.
2-102.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the main cooking area and ceiling in the back oven area observed with chipped/peeled paint/coating. Ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendys on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendys?

Across the inspection record, person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Wendys.

How does Wendys compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Wendys most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Middletown average of 80.

Has Wendys's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Wendys have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

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.