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WENDY'S RESTAURANT

1828 N MONROE ST, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850-848-7254

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4700762
Grade history
APR 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 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. Sliced cheese 48F, Sliced tomatoes 48F. Per operator cooler was just prepped less than 30 minutes ago. less than four hours. Operator put ice underneath for cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $120

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2018063531Dec 10, 2018Feb 12, 2019$120

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at 1st restroom. Employee stocked paper towels in dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in upright freezer. Manager removed drink from freezer.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed A bag of trash was on ground behind dumpster. Manager sent employee to place trash in dumpster.
Basic/33-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream machine has buildup around up around dispenser. Soda machine in lobby has buildup up in nozzle. Reach in cooler under make table has food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on side of stove.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Cooked bacon stored at prep table without cover. Sliced cheese stored at make table without cover.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 48F, Sliced tomatoes 48F. Per operator cooler was just prepped less than 30 minutes ago. less than four hours. Operator put ice underneath for cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning bottle on counter near hot holding chili.
High priority/41-10-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the back of the kitchen by employee area.
Basic/36-22-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris inside soda nozzle at drive through window soda machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Slow draining water in handwash sink at cook line.
Basic/29-20-5
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Proof of training provided lacking completion dates. Per manager all employees have worked at establishment less than 3 years.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. By drive through window. Employee removed scoop at time of inspection.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill pitcher of water at hand wash sink next to kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not operating in restroom.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two food handler employees without proper hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic bins stored stacked together above prep sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Aug 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 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. Chlorine (0ppm).
High priority/22-41-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed detergent stored on ice machine. Properly stored during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in two bathrooms.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink in two bathrooms.
Intermediate/31B-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.