WENDY'S 1443
6024 CR 579, Seffner FL 33584 · 813-626-9273
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 22 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 6 live flies on wall by prep area and ice machine
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. By door frame and on wall by cases of fries.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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
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
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. By front counter missing grout causing standing water
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager put paper towels
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
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
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2025. Manager printed and posted copy.
Observed 1 Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Observed slow draining water in handwash sink by front counter.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk in freezer outside was unlocked
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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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
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 10 fly larvae in standing water on floor in prep area, ice machine and office
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lime buildup on bunn tea urn unit
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine and prep sink, causing breeding ground for flies
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor, wall, and around door frame
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 10 fly larvae in standing water on floor in prep area, ice machine and office
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lime buildup on bunn tea urn unit
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine and prep sink, causing breeding ground for flies
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor, wall, and around door frame
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Entrance to back kitchen area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.