WENDY'S PROPERTIES LLC
750 E LAKE RD S, Palm Harbor FL 34685 · 727.786.4415
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in dry storage area on rack
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet on hand wash sink next to dish machine leaking.
Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near dish machine 1 live fly in office
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The top of the machine has a heavy accumulation of a white chemical like substance
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 46F was on the counter less than 30 min prior to temperature being taken. Second temp43F@10am Shredded cheese 46F cold holding. Cheese was placed in a cold unit that was turned in in the am and did yet drop to proper temperature. Operator placed shredded cheese in an alternate unit.
Jan 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Caesar salad (46F - Cold Holding); apple pecan salad (48F - Cold Holding); Cobb salad (50F - Cold Holding); taco salad (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler on cookline: cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); Asiago cheese (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Caesar salad (46F - Cold Holding); apple pecan salad (48F - Cold Holding); Cobb salad (50F - Cold Holding); taco salad (50F - Cold Holding) Premade salads have been in unit since 8-9am. Manager unsure if temperatures were taken today. See stop sale for premade salads. All other food was in cooler for less 4 hours. Food has been relocated or ice has been added to the food.
Sep 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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. 4 flies in dry storage area on rack
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the back of the reach in cooler near the service window. Ice buildup in reach in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled o
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in dry storage area on rack
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 shell eggs cracked.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near kitchen exit to dining area: butter packet (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); milk unopened in between containers (50F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler at service window: butter packet (46F - Cold Holding); milk unopened in between containers(50F - Cold Holding) Operator states food was moved from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved all food items back to walk in cooler. Units must be able to maintain food temperature of 41F or below. Operator is to not use units until coolers are working properly or food is on ice and 41F or below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on frosty nozzles and surrounding area. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Mold like substance on area behind ice chute at the left freestyle machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the back of the reach in cooler near the service window. Ice buildup in reach in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled o
May 7, 2024□ 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. 0ppm chlorine. Alert on machine stating "contact ecolab sanitizer IR blocked". Employee set up 3 compartment sink, 200ppm quaternary. Discussed with operator the need to sanitize dishes/utensils in 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched money and then placed lid on drink. Discussed handwashing with manager
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee training at time on inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license 02/02/2024 hanging in office.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching scrambled eggs in walk in cooler
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand wash sink in dish area.
Nov 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 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. 0 ppm chlorine run twice - manager set up triple sink 200 ppm quaternary - manager scheduled service this day
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at the cook line
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm chlorine run twice - manager set up triple sink 200 ppm quaternary - manager scheduled service this day
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. - employee touched cellphone, put gloves on then touched fryer basket without washing hands - manager reviewed with employee
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sandwiches while wearing bracelets. - reviewed with manager
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at the cook line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter area - manager removed ice scoop
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.