Wendys

731 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Wendys has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Wendys was last inspected on Mar 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

Wendys scores about where you'd expect for a Providence restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2025

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chili which was previously cooked and cooled, was only reheated to 107 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. Disposed.

3-403.11

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(A)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster enclosure has an accumulation of leaf litter and debris.

5-501.115

Jun 28, 2023

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chili was observed held at 111 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Hot holding unit was observed off. PIC turned on unit and chili was reheated to 174 degrees Fahrenheit.

3-501.16(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the rear, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Door to 1 door low boy refrigerator does not close all the way. Gaskets also observed in poor repair. Unit taken out of service during inspection. Establishment not to place any TCS foods until unit is repaired.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following areas have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris: 1. Under drive thru counters 2. Under fryers 3. Under booth seating cushions (rodent droppings) The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Handle to women's restroom was observed 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 Mar 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Wendys compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Wendys most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Wendys' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendys have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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.

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