WENDY'S
4960 E BAY DR, Clearwater FL 33764 · 727.531.3451
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying inspects near reach in cooler that is not in use. Operator began to try to remove flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain dispenser on left side of self serve area accumulated with slime like substance.
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain dispenser on left side of self serve area accumulated with slime like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine next to 3CS in back.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine takes over an hour to start working. Operator unable to use dishwasher and set up 3CS. Operator using quaternary 3CS to wash dishes measuring 200ppm. Operator stated they placed a work order in to get machine fixed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans over 2 compartment sink wet nesting.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett oven accumulated with food debris on cookline next to fry station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets under hot holding fry station soiled with food debris.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken ice cream machine in dumpster area.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying inspects near reach in cooler that is not in use. Operator began to try to remove flies.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator and operator printed and posted at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer near fry station gasket soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer soiled with build up of food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of coffee cups on floor. Operator placed boxes on racks to move them off floor
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook pulled up pants on cook line then touched raw hamburger containers. Instructed to wash hands. Employee wash hands.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine at 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Small Sour cream at line 47 degrees Fahrenheit cold holding. Manager threw away 2 lbs. manager can't determine when sour cream was put in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler near lemonade shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding); egg (45F - Cold Holding) Manager out in reach in cooler. Small Sour cream at line 47 degrees Fahrenheit cold holding. Manager threw away 2 lbs Retemp- shredded cheese (43F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (43F - Cold Holding); egg (43F - Cold Holding)
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Oct 5, 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
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched chicken nuggets with bare hands then continued to put chicken nuggets in box for immediate service. Educated manager. Manager tossed the chicken nuggets and spoke with employee.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned dishes on drying rack with visible signs of wet nesting. Manager moved.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching blue cheese crumbles. Manger moved.
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