WENDY'S #201
3336 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West FL 33040 · (305)296-0324
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken nuggets 131 F. Out of temp Less than 4 hours, but discarded by manager
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to ice machine. Last treatment was 5/28/25.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across service window.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at service window area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in cooler across service window. Also observed inside walk in freezer.
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep area shredded cheddar (49F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (64F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed inside freezer for rapid cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by ice machine. Operator provided.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to ice machine. Last treatment was 5/28/25.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across service window.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at service window area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in cooler across service window. Also observed inside walk in freezer.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection 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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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in freezer not working. No tcs food stored inside at the time of inspection.
Reach-in frezzer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching shredded cheese inside reach in cooler. Operator stored scoop with handle up.
May 13, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom toilets and faucet have been completely removed to facilitate repairs.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Three door standing reach-in cooler located next to the three-compartment sink is not operational. As per operator, replacement parts have been ordered and repairs are pending.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles throughout the kitchen areas.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the entire bathroom plumbing system has been completely removed."
May 12, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed the establishment is currently undergoing renovations in the dining area. As a result, the restrooms are closed to both the public and employees, leaving staff without on-site restroom access.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom toilets and faucet have been completely removed to facilitate repairs.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Three door standing reach-in cooler located next to the three-compartment sink is not operational. As per operator, replacement parts have been ordered and repairs are pending.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles throughout the kitchen areas.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the entire bathroom plumbing system has been completely removed."
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled, located at cooking line.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken nuggets 131 F. Out of temp Less than 4 hours, but discarded by manager
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Ice in the hand washing sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager was unable to access the food handler training for employees
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.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep counter sandwich station is not working properly. Ice is being used to cold hold TCS foods in the unit. Technician has been called for repairs.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at front counter area near soda dispenser and at sandwich prep station
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water, throughout the kitchen areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles throughout the kitchen areas.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. During the inspection operator close the lid.
Standing reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line:
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. During the inspection operator placed it correctly.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in cooler of make line: blue cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved blue cheese to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control. Cheese, lettuce, tomatoes on make line no date mark. Manager stated items placed on make line one hour prior.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table across from fryers. Employee removed drink from table.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager placed ice scoop in holder.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on make line, 100 ppm. Employee changed sanitizer water,250.
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