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WENDY'S 202

WENDY'S 202 in TAMPA has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

8330 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Sulphur Springs
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10874147

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above 3 compartment sink presents wet nesting
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in freezer located in back of house outside. Repeat Violation
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container above 3 compartment sink, employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed raw beef stored in walk in freezer in back storage. Employee picked up Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door in back.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drink machine soiled
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Unable to close due to city placing dumpster to close to grease trap.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm, employee remade 2nd test at 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee directed to wash hands by manager **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands then replaced gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-08-4:High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Back Hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding)employee moved items to freezer for rapid cooling, 2nd temp 43F Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self serve soda dispenser in front dining area soiled for debris. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10788987

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8877903

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back kitchen area and walk-in-freezer Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser in dining area soiled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8831390

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8830050

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in back kitchen area underneath chili hot table and 3 Compartment Sink. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: 1 dead roach in dining room area 2 dead roaches in back kitchen area underneath fryers 4 dead roaches on cookline near cash register underneath counters Admin Complaint
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in men's restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: 1 live fly by cashier machine in front kitchen Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in back kitchen near chili warmer and 3 Compartment Sink. 1 live roach in front kitchen area on floor near cash registers 1 live roach near stoves and fryers on cooks line Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: 1 live roach underneath the counter where single serving cup lids are located Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8829535

  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed women's and men's restroom not clean. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in back kitchen area underneath chili hot table and 3 Compartment Sink. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the areas. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area underneath cooking equipment Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked near soda machine in back kitchen area Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and cooking equipment soiled with old grease and food debris Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in men's restroom Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in back kitchen near chili warmer and 3 Compartment Sink. 1 live roach in front kitchen area on floor near cash registers 1 live roach near stoves and fryers on cooks line Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the areas. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine in dining area is soiled Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed Handwashing Sink near 3 Compartment Sink took over 5 mins to reach 85 F Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink near 3 Compartment Sink Warning