WENDY'S 8888
3601 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-873-1228
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, in the ladies restroom manager placed handwashing sign in the bathroom.
Open dumpster lid.employee closed dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside women's restroom.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Stored food not covered. 2 containers of cut romaine not covered in front line Reach in cooler. Employee covered romaine during time of inspection.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plastic containers overtop 3 compartment sink has old food debris.
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.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath nozzle of ice cream machine. Manager cleaned at time of inspection
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