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WENDY'S 8888

3601 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-873-1228

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3912988
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding walk in Asiago cheese 45 f American cheese 45 f shredded cheese 44 f ice cream 44 f. Door was open for long periods of time due to truck delivery and storage. Manager moved some items to another reach in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ice scoop on soda drain rack, manager removed scoop from area, and placed it in the correct location.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, in the ladies restroom manager placed handwashing sign in the bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.employee closed dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by frosty machine located at drive-thru station. Manager relocated machine to unblock sink during time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap. Located at drive-thru station. Manager provided paper towels during time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside women's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine on front line cook.
Basic/22-20-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Stored food not covered. 2 containers of cut romaine not covered in front line Reach in cooler. Employee covered romaine during time of inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plastic containers overtop 3 compartment sink has old food debris.
Basic/16-48-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink has slow draining water by manager office. Manager uncloaked hand washing sink.
Basic/29-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor by mop sink. Manager removed and properly stored mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding walk in Asiago cheese 45 f American cheese 45 f shredded cheese 44 f ice cream 44 f. Door was open for long periods of time due to truck delivery and storage. Manager moved some items to another reach in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath nozzle of ice cream machine. Manager cleaned at time of inspection
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site

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.