Wendy's

590 Kingwood Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339

American

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Wendy's has been inspected four times since 2024. Wendy's was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “refrigerated storage” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Kingwood facility scores 76, putting Wendy's on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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(b)except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical sanitizers that are used to sanitize equipment and utensils as specified under part 4-7, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation (corrected on site)

4-303.11(B)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)

Equipment not durable or properly constructed

4-201.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (b)with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment

5-501.113

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.

TAC-228.31(E)

Oct 23, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority. (corrected on site)

20-20(c)

Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(01)

Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(c)

Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.

20-21.20(a)(03)

Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

Mar 18, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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20-21.03(b)(01)

General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. (corrected on site)

20-21.07(a)(03)

Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.

20-21.14(c)(01)

Toilet fixtures. easily cleanable receptacles not provided for waste materials.

20-21.18(d)

Jun 4, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

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

Wendy's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Kingwood average of 76.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wendy's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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