Wendys

368 Cottage St, Pawtucket, RI 02861

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Wendys has been inspected three times since 2023. On Jul 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The last inspection found four violations, up from three the time before.

Looking across the full record, insects, rodents & animals not present is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Wendys's latest score of 78 falls below the Pawtucket average of 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live insects observed during time of inspection. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license is expired. FMC must re-instate. Application provided during time of inspection.

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -water filter in back area (observed leaking) -walk-in cooler gasket (bottom frayed) -chlorine dishmachine (out of service prior to inspection; establishment is using 3 bay sink to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes) -1 door cooler under fried food hot hold unit (out of service prior to inspection)

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The kitchen hoods under fryers have an accumulation of soil residue and grease. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Aug 19, 2024

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: 1 door Traulsen refrigerator was observed held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, food items were placed in unit 3 hours prior to inspection. Salsa, butter, and milk were moved to walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. No TCS food is to be stored in unit until it is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.

3-501.16(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by live activity. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to increase pest control as frequently as needed to control the presence of flies.

6-501.111

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor has low spots of grout throughout the kitchen. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

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.

2-102.12

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Salad was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. - Salads were voluntarily disposed of - Fridge in service was holding ambient of 47, fridge has been turned off, food items to be stored in walk in until fridge is serviced.

3-501.16(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The kitchen floor, has areas of low grout and thus is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendys on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendys?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendys.

How does Wendys compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Wendys most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Wendys's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wendys have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

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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