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WENDYS 7705

1615 WEST KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33606 · 972.590.6722

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats96
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3911772
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches near mop sink 6 live roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach with egg sac on cook line
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025067358Sep 4, 2025Dec 10, 2025$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer next to cooks line at time of inspection.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 30, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cut tomatoes and cut lettuce held on time is not on written procedure.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 29, 2025■ 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. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches near mop sink 6 live roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach with egg sac on cook line
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · 1 live roach on wall behind ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink. 2 dead roaches behind soda machine in kitchen. 1 dead on floor in front of 3 compartment sink. Operator eliminated, cleaned and sanitized area. Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger 44 F in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cut tomatoes and cut lettuce held on time is not on written procedure.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 29, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches near mop sink 6 live roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach with egg sac on cook line
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger 44 F in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cut tomatoes and cut lettuce held on time is not on written procedure.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Two ceiling tiles missing in lobby. Manager placed ceiling tile at Ike of inspection.
Basic/36-36-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near drive up window.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Box of chicken and fries on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected in dry storage. Manager protected at time of inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Jan 14, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored in reach in cooler. Employee removed hat and properly stored hat.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken in dry storage.
Basic/36-03-4
Jul 20, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment handle on cooks line. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
Basic/10-20-4/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.