Clearwater, Pinellas County

WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS

2290 GULF TO BAY, Clearwater, FL 33765

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Sep 2, 2025
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-02-4

Detail 23999256

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23999257

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in bread room in front area - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Time Extended

Aug 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

35A-02-7

Detail 23966317

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - 4 live flying insects in dining room on the windows - 4 dead flies on window sill in dining room Manager removed 2 flying insects and 6 dead fling insects and sanitized area Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

32-02-4

Detail 23966319

Basic - -Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager

22-16-4

Detail 23966324

Basic - -Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at back kitchen cook line - reach in cooler interior has accumulation of food debris under cold holding station near drive thru Reviewed with manager

14-05-4

Detail 23966323

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Boxes of sea salt and sweeteners stored on card board in back kitchen area shelves

36-32-5

Detail 23966318

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in bread room in front area

35A-03-4

Detail 23966321

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by box sweeteners in back kitchen . Manager removed dead roach and sanitized area Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23966322

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water under and near reach in cooler in front counter area. Employee mopped the floor . Pan placed under leak of reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

29-49-6

Detail 23966320

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to grill

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-7

Detail 23876027

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insect in back kitchen area , 1 flying insect by doors in dining area . Reviewed with manager.

03A-02-5

Detail 23876024

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - blue cheese 52 F, shredded cheddar 51 F under 30 minutes . Manager voluntarily discarded food items Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23876026

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to to go cups on shelf in front counter area . Manager relocated chemical spray bottles Corrected On-Site

08B-54-4

Detail 23876029

Basic - Uncovered food stored at cook line in warmer exposed to splash from water leak in top area of hood system. Manager states the area is wet vacuumed every hour . It is not raining at time of inspection . Manager closed station down and relocated food to opposite station . Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23876028

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of whole tomatoes) stored with ready-to-eat food ( bottles of milk ) in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 23876025

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from wall in hallways near restrooms . Per manager leak from roof area through the wall . It is not raining at time of inspection . Manager dried floor at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 23876023

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary in the front counter area . Manager changed solution . Recheck 200 ppm quaternary Corrected On-Site

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 23523426

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chili reheated at 10:00 am at 135 F-148 F at 12:10 pm . Steam table knob wasn't turned on to the correct setting . Manager discarded chili Corrective Action Taken

03E-02-5

Detail 23523424

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili reheated at 10:00 am at 135 F-148 F at 12:10 pm . Steam table knob wasn't turned on to the correct setting . Manager discarded chili

27-05-5

Detail 23523425

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. No cold water with hot water reaching 122 F at hand wash sink in back food prep area in kitchen area . Reviewed with manager handwashing safety .

53B-10-4

Detail 23523427

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No employee date of birth information provided . Reviewed with manager

40-06-5

Detail 23523428

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on food prep counter in front kitchen . Employee relocated purse Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23523422

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reviewed with manager

45-02-4

Detail 23523423

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone n front kitchen area . Reviewed with manager . For reporting purposes only.

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23009112

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mix berry frosty (52F - Cold Holding) front frosty machine. Operator moved frosty mix berry to walk in cooler. Re temp Frosty Mix Berry (20f cold holding);at 10:59 am Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23009113

High Priority - 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 can be determined. Raw shell eggs. Operator time marked the eggs Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23009114

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer outside door gasket soiled and torn Repeat Violation

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22644964

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored over sour cream in walk in cooler. Item moved. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22644965

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken white discharge plate inside ice machine.

25-05-4

Detail 22644963

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor in outside storage area.

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 22114496

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute in self service area

08B-17-4

Detail 22114497

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( tomatoes ) stored with ready-to-eat food.( cut lettuce ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-05-4

Detail 21855243

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in front counter area - manager placed folded paper towels in holder - reviewed with manager that hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times and proper hand washing Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21855244

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen area

50-09-4

Detail 21855241

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-07-4

Detail 21855240

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. employee wearing multiple bracelets one with long strings on her wrist while making sandwiches - manager instructed employee to remove bracelets - employee removed bracelets Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21855242

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled

Jul 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

03A-03-5

Detail 21209155

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Shell eggs stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line tempted at 63F, reach in cooler was not plugged in. Manager placed in reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21209159

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At front counter, discussed with manager, manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21209154

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -Discussed with manager.

53B-13-5

Detail 21209158

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gustavo hired over 60 days Discussed with manager Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 21209157

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Employee prepping Frosty machine with watch on, discussed with manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21209161

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 employees without hair restraints, discussed with manager, manager gave hats to employees to wear. -Manager engaged in Food contact without a hair restraint, manager placed hair net on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 21209151

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -Discussed with manager.

23-03-4

Detail 21209156

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Bottom of reach in freezer soiled with ice and old food. Discussed with manager. -Gaskets on walk in freezer outside. Discussed with manager. -Mop sink outside soiled discussed with manager. -Walk in freezer floors soiled with old food, discussed with manager. -Non-operating walk in cooler soiled with mold, discussed with manager. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21209160

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -On cooks line, manager turned to-go upside down containers -Single-service articles improperly stored. -Single service boxes in outside dry storage (nonoperating walk in cooler) stored on floor discussed with manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21209153

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Wet mop in back storage area, manager hung wet mop up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 21209152

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer bucket on cooks line, tested at 0ppm, manager changed solution. Tested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

09-01-4

Detail 21186337

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Employee slicing tomatoes for immediate service, without gloves. Employee washed hands and put gloves on. Discussed with manager. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 21186327

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Dispensing System mixing sanitizer chemical too strong Tested at 400ppm, manufacturer's specifications are 200ppm. Per manager to hand mix solution to proper strength until dispensing system is fixed. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21186334

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Gustavo hired over 60 days.

50-09-4

Detail 21186335

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Change of ownership, new license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21186328

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Employee wearing bracelets while prepping food. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21186336

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employees without a hair restraint prepping food. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21186333

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Across from fryers Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21186330

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Manager printed and posted choking poster. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21186331

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler not operating and used as dry storage, soiled heavily with mold like substance.

22-16-4

Detail 21186329

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Across from walk in cooler soiled with food and ice accumulation.

42-01-4

Detail 21186332

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Wet Mop stored on floor near soda boxes. Corrected On-Site