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WENDYS PROPERTIES LLC

12496 STATE ROAD 54, Odessa FL 33556 · 727-372-2338

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917800
Grade history
JAN 25
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In drop in cooler at front counter - sour cream packets (54F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not working. Operator is use it triple sink to wash, rise and sanitize dishes. Triple sink quaternary 200ppm.
Basic/16-55-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage area. Operator move it to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. A case of beef on floor in walk in freezer, operator removed it on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior grease buildup by cook line
Basic/22-08-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili pasted 2 hours reheating time temperature is 117F. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2025 · Reheating chilis starting time 10:23am temperature as 110 degrees Fahrenheit at time 10:33am. Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili reheated pasted 2 hours reheating time as temperature tested as 117F. See stop sale
High priority/03E-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2025 · Reheating chilis starting time 10:23am temperature as 110 degrees Fahrenheit at time 10:33am. Time Extended
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine stop working at 10/10/25. Work order has been submitted. Waiting for processing
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili pasted 2 hours reheating time temperature is 117F. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili reheated pasted 2 hours reheating time as temperature tested as 117F. See stop sale
High priority/03E-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 117F -hot holding. See stop sale
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above fish in vertical freezer in cook line, operator moved it to bottom
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Warning 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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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Cheese employee determined time and placed time mark
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Ice cream in silver buckets on floor walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shelled egg removed gives than grabbed a paper towel. Manager discussed with employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep station main cook Line Cold holding: cheese 49 f employee placed in freezer 2nd temp
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy 115 f steam table 2nd temp 165 f
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High priority/12A-28-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 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. O ppm, operator will call for repair and set up of 3 compartment sink
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Fry cook changed gloves, no hand wash, discussed with manager
High priority/12A-07-5
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook, discussed with manager on duty and staff
High priority/12A-17-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In drop in cooler at front counter - sour cream packets (54F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler at front counter - sour cream packets (54F - Cold Holding) see stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on fry cook
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Vertical freezer on cook line, 2 drawer cooler at drive through not working. Nothing in either unit
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4

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.