WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS
1452 PASADENA AVE S, South Pasadena FL 33707
Last inspected Aug 8, 2025 · 12 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
DEC 23
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 10 live ants on counter above safe. Counter is not used for food prep.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023064555 | Oct 9, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2014053424 | Nov 25, 2014 | Mar 17, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies near ice cream machine behind front counter. 1 live fly in women's restroom
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. chili (145F - Reheating) Operator discarded and Stop Sale issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled at self service and drive thru machines. Ice cream machine nozzles behind registers has food debris residue dried onto it.
Ceiling tile missing in dining room.
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Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with mold-like substance, water damage stains, condensation throughout establishment, kitchen and dining room.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by drive thru window. Ice buildup in walk in freezer accumulating on floor, door, and making it difficult to fully shut freezer door.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Vent for motor under dish machine for agitator blocked with dust.
Water dripping from ceiling tiles onto floor surface.
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee bare hand touch raw beef patties, then touch clean utensil and single-serve item preparing chicken nuggets without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 12A-29-04 Observed employee at cash register touch money from customer then touch single-serve cup without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies near ice cream machine behind front counter. 1 live fly in women's restroom
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili in reheating process beginning at 9:05 AM temping at 145 degrees at 11:25 AM.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. carton of cream (50F - Cold Holding); carton of half and half (50F - Cold Holding); operator placed in freezer to cool. Retemped at 41F
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. TCS foods being held out of temperature with labels advising to use by end of day. Items affected are sour cream, Asiago cheese, blue cheese. All items were below 70 degrees and within 4 hour time range, but needed proper labeling. Operator made new, accurate time stamps.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. chili (145F - Reheating) Operator discarded and Stop Sale issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled at self service and drive thru machines. Ice cream machine nozzles behind registers has food debris residue dried onto it.
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 on duty unable to produce corporate employee training.
Ceiling tile missing in dining room.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with mold-like substance, water damage stains, condensation throughout establishment, kitchen and dining room.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by drive thru window. Ice buildup in walk in freezer accumulating on floor, door, and making it difficult to fully shut freezer door.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Vent for motor under dish machine for agitator blocked with dust.
Water dripping from ceiling tiles onto floor surface.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed gloves touch dirty surfaces and replaced the same gloves on. Inspector educated employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Savory butter (48F - Cold Holding) cream cheese (68F - Cold Holding). Management placed items in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soda machines in dining room area soiled with pink substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License 2-1-2025 posted. Management replaced current license
Equipment in poor repair. Side equipment, fryers on cook line soiled with grease buildup.
Food stored on floor. Buns on floor in back storage area. Management moved items off floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near rear exit door 1 live fly near restrooms
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 30 dead insects in wall mounted UV traps, operator cleaned traps during inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line at front counter
Dec 12, 2023Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bins at drying rack
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near flat top grill in back
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at back prep line leaking
Oct 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under three compartment sink by pipe coming out wall.
Oct 11, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under three compartment sink by pipe coming out wall.
Oct 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Spoke to owner Raul stated he removed the sign prior to my arrival this morning. Priority: High Priority
Oct 10, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under three compartment sink by pipe coming out wall.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Though out the kitchen and prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees wash hand signs in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray nozzle heavily soiled with mold like substance
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 9, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 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 priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under three compartment sink by pipe coming out wall.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled with food debris in kitchen area. Ice cream nozzle soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Though out the kitchen and prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Heavily grease soiled behind all equipment in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees wash hand signs in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray nozzle heavily soiled with mold like substance
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 9, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touch face then scooped ice for service.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to hand sink prep area. 7 live roaches on sticky trap next to safe. Manager discarded the trap, cleaned and sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @11:13hamburger (45F); @11:52 hamburgers (42F - Cold Holding) manager placed items in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. @11:18 chicken nuggets (125F - Hot Holding); manager discarded chicken nuggets. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer food debris. Ice cream nozzle soiled with mold like substance. Fry scoop heavily soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area and kitchen vents and ceiling soiled with food debris.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in cooler draining onto ground.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line behind all equipment heavily soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in freezer on shelves and around door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in back prep area heavily soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees wash hand sign at sinks in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. Walk in gasket soiled with food debris Spray nozzle heavily soiled with mold like substance.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen and prep area.
Oct 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touch face then scooped ice for service.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 10 live ants on counter above safe. Counter is not used for food prep.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to hand sink prep area. 7 live roaches on sticky trap next to safe. Manager discarded the trap, cleaned and sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @11:13hamburger (45F); @11:52 hamburgers (42F - Cold Holding) manager placed items in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. @11:18 chicken nuggets (125F - Hot Holding); manager discarded chicken nuggets. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer food debris. Ice cream nozzle soiled with mold like substance. Fry scoop heavily soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 11 dead roaches on stick trap next to safe. 2 dead roach next to back door. Manager removed sticky trap and sanitized area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area and kitchen vents and ceiling soiled with food debris.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in cooler draining onto ground.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line behind all equipment heavily soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in freezer on shelves and around door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in back prep area heavily soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees wash hand sign at sinks in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. Walk in gasket soiled with food debris Spray nozzle heavily soiled with mold like substance.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Unwrapped spoons for customer self service not handle up.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen and prep area.
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.