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WENDY'S

WENDY'S in CLEARWATER has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

4960 East Bay Drive
Clearwater, Florida, 33764
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/4/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13638542

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain dispenser on left side of self serve area accumulated with slime like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**

2/24/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13540781

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 6 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine next to 3CS in back. Warning
  • 16-55-4:Basic - 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 takes over an hour to start working. Operator unable to use dishwasher and set up 3CS. Operator using quaternary 3CS to wash dishes measuring 200ppm. Operator stated they placed a work order in to get machine fixed.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans over 2 compartment sink wet nesting. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett oven accumulated with food debris on cookline next to fry station. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets under hot holding fry station soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken ice cream machine in dumpster area. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain dispenser on left side of self serve area accumulated with slime like substance. Warning

10/6/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10908652

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 8 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator and operator printed and posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer near fry station gasket soiled with food debris.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer soiled with build up of food debris.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of coffee cups on floor. Operator placed boxes on racks to move them off floor Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying inspects near reach in cooler that is not in use. Operator began to try to remove flies. **Corrective Action Taken**

2/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8858647

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - 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. Cook pulled up pants on cook line then touched raw hamburger containers. Instructed to wash hands. Employee wash hands.

8/13/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8754718

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/1/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8621513

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/28/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8518831

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Observed dishwasher chlorine at 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Small Sour cream at line 47 degrees Fahrenheit cold holding. Manager threw away 2 lbs. manager can't determine when sour cream was put in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler near lemonade shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding); egg (45F - Cold Holding) Manager out in reach in cooler. Small Sour cream at line 47 degrees Fahrenheit cold holding. Manager threw away 2 lbs Retemp- shredded cheese (43F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (43F - Cold Holding); egg (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

10/5/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8366601

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned dishes on drying rack with visible signs of wet nesting. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching blue cheese crumbles. Manger moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 09-19-5:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched chicken nuggets with bare hands then continued to put chicken nuggets in box for immediate service. Educated manager. Manager tossed the chicken nuggets and spoke with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**