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WENDY'S 1443

6024 CR 579, Seffner FL 33584 · 813-626-9273

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3907271
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies on wall by prep area and ice machine
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Manager stated 1 new hire started yesterday and didn't sign agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. By door frame and on wall by cases of fries.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler cheese sauce (46F - Cold Holding); chili beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); chili sauce (45F - Cold Holding). Product left overnight for undetermined amount of time out of temperature control
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cheese sauce (46F - Cold Holding); chili beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); chili sauce (45F - Cold Holding). Stop sale issued, due to product being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time,as temp checks not done this morning Manager found breaker was tripped
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. By front counter missing grout causing standing water
Basic/36-11-4/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager put paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 new hire started 2 days ago and has not signed health agreement. Manager had employee read and a knowledge health agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese sauce and cooked beef in walk in cooler not dated. Manager dated
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2025. Manager printed and posted copy.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed 1 Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. For Quaternary Ammonium strips. Manager stated they have more on order
Intermediate/16-36-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Observed slow draining water in handwash sink by front counter.
Basic/29-20-5
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk in freezer outside was unlocked
Basic/08B-63-4
Jan 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies on wall by prep area and ice machine
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 30, 2024 · Observed 1 live fly on wall by ice machine. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 10 fly larvae in standing water on floor in prep area, ice machine and office
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 30, 2024 · 5 fly larvae on floor behind preptable. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lime buildup on bunn tea urn unit
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine and prep sink, causing breeding ground for flies
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor, wall, and around door frame
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies on wall by prep area and ice machine
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 10 fly larvae in standing water on floor in prep area, ice machine and office
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shredded cheddar Cheese, sliced american. Manager time marked
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lime buildup on bunn tea urn unit
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine and prep sink, causing breeding ground for flies
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor, wall, and around door frame
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket
High priority/41-10-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Entrance to back kitchen area
Basic/36-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation

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.