WENDY'S 11666
4047 4 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33703
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flies in dish area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023020741 | Mar 2, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -The hot holding unit located above the fry station has accumulations of dried built up grease on its surfaces. -Fryer baskets soiled with grease build up.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License observed expired on 2/1/2026.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors heavily soiled with grease build up and dried food debris underneath equipment on the cook line. -Observed dried food debris splattered on floor, wall, and cove molding near drive thru window.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven interior soiled with grease and burnt food debris. -Express oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fryer exterior heavily soiled with grease build up. -Stainless steel counter interior storing lemonade dispensers near the drive thru window area under cups is heavily soiled with dried brown/black dried residue, with the residue visible through the equipment hole openings.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked chili with meat at 0930-1130 did not reach 165 within 2 hours. (142F - Hot Holding) Observed operator voluntarily discard chili.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor near mop sink. Operator discarded roaches. Cleaned and sanitized area.
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Did not observed written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal event. Emailed manager DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Not stocked at front counter next to frosty machine removed.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of reporting agreement for new hire employee Barri B.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser removed from counter hand sink next to frosty machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified license through previous inspection report. District Managers showed inspector current license on their cell phone.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven interior soiled with food debris. Single door conventional oven interior on cook line soiled with food debris. Blodgett single door oven interior soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at front counter hand sink next to frosty machine.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Observed employee began packaging premade salads after using personal cellphone at preparation table in back kitchen area without washing their hands prior to engaging with food. Manager educated employee on proper handwashing procedures while engaging with food.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Chlorine sanitizer bucket on cook line testing at 200 + PPM. Manager replenished chlorine sanitizer buckets to 100 PPM.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -Soap dispenser removed at hand sink in front counter area next to frosty machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -No license displayed during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Pipe leaking under handwashing sink in front counter area next to frosty machine.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Observed: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sani buckets at 0 PPM. Employees replenished buckets to 200. PPM. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on top of counter near reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved bottles. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in dinning area and drive thru soiled. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blue wet rags inside hand sink near frosty machine. Employee moved rag. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test kit. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ food-lodging/food-manager/ Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink near front counter entrance and hand sink near frosty machine. Employees stocked paper towels at both sinks. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items inside stand-alone reach in fridge near front counter not date marked. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink and food on counter near hot holding unit by the drive thru window. Employee discarded drink and food. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without beard guard/restraint. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without hair restraint. Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on dish racks near three compartment sink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of soda stored in a crate not 6 inch off the floor. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on the floor inside walk in freezer. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside of reach in freezer near office. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in cooler near fry station and reach in cooler holding raw beef patty’s. Priority: Basic
Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes stored on dish racks near three compartment sink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Open dumpster lid. Priority: Basic
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flies in dish area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Moved to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brush in hand wash sink.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 114 degrees Fahrenheit wash temp. Manager turned up water temp.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line. Under dish machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Near cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler, exterior of food hot holding has grease build up on cook line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00 ppm corrected to 300 ppm.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.