East Lake, Pinellas County

WENDY'S PROPERTIES LLC

750 E LAKE RD S, East Lake, FL 34685

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 5, 2026
City
East Lake
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Jan 5, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23870838

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 46F was on the counter less than 30 min prior to temperature being taken. Second temp43F@10am Shredded cheese 46F cold holding. Cheese was placed in a cold unit that was turned in in the am and did yet drop to proper temperature. Operator placed shredded cheese in an alternate unit. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 23505526

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Caesar salad (46F - Cold Holding); apple pecan salad (48F - Cold Holding); Cobb salad (50F - Cold Holding); taco salad (50F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23505527

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler on cookline: cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); Asiago cheese (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Caesar salad (46F - Cold Holding); apple pecan salad (48F - Cold Holding); Cobb salad (50F - Cold Holding); taco salad (50F - Cold Holding) Premade salads have been in unit since 8-9am. Manager unsure if temperatures were taken today. See stop sale for premade salads. All other food was in cooler for less 4 hours. Food has been relocated or ice has been added to the food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 23128595

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in dry storage area on rack Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 1 fly dining room area Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23128593

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the back of the reach in cooler near the service window. Ice buildup in reach in freezer in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23128594

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled o Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Time Extended

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 23122268

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in dry storage area on rack Repeat Violation Warning

01B-14-4

Detail 23122267

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 shell eggs cracked. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23122263

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near kitchen exit to dining area: butter packet (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); milk unopened in between containers (50F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler at service window: butter packet (46F - Cold Holding); milk unopened in between containers(50F - Cold Holding) Operator states food was moved from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved all food items back to walk in cooler. Units must be able to maintain food temperature of 41F or below. Operator is to not use units until coolers are working properly or food is on ice and 41F or below. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23122265

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on frosty nozzles and surrounding area. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Mold like substance on area behind ice chute at the left freestyle machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23122264

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the back of the reach in cooler near the service window. Ice buildup in reach in freezer in kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23122266

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled o Warning

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 22856292

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: 1 fly in kitchen observed Time Extended

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 22842803

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. 0ppm chlorine. Alert on machine stating "contact ecolab sanitizer IR blocked". Employee set up 3 compartment sink, 200ppm quaternary. Discussed with operator the need to sanitize dishes/utensils in 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. Repeat Violation

12A-29-4

Detail 22842798

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched money and then placed lid on drink. Discussed handwashing with manager

35A-02-6

Detail 22842802

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen

53B-01-5

Detail 22842800

Intermediate - 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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee training at time on inspection.

50-09-4

Detail 22842801

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license 02/02/2024 hanging in office.

10-01-5

Detail 22842804

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching scrambled eggs in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 22842799

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand wash sink in dish area.

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 22436842

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0 ppm chlorine run twice - manager set up triple sink 200 ppm quaternary - manager scheduled service this day Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Dish machine out of order - sign posted on dish machine - Eco lab provided service on 11/3/23 - parts are on order and Eco lab to call operator when parts are received - triple sink in use 200 quaternary- dish machine will be assessed at the next inspection Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 22436841

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at the cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Time Extended

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22406299

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. 0 ppm chlorine run twice - manager set up triple sink 200 ppm quaternary - manager scheduled service this day Repeat Violation

12A-07-5

Detail 22406301

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. - employee touched cellphone , put gloves on then touched fryer basket without washing hands - manager reviewed with employee

13-07-4

Detail 22406300

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sandwiches while wearing bracelets. - reviewed with manager

13-04-4

Detail 22406298

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at the cook line

10-08-5

Detail 22406302

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter area - manager removed ice scoop Corrected On-Site

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21823577

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. 0 ppm chlorine - run 3 times - manager set up triple sink -200 ppm quaternary and called for service Manager ran one more time - recheck 50 ppm chlorine Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21823579

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Asiago cheese 55 F - manager voluntarily discarded and replaced with new container of cheese Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21823576

Basic - Food ( box of rolls ) stored on floor in walk in freezer- manager relocated food Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21823580

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21823578

Basic - Stored food ( dairy mix) not covered in walk in cooler - manager covered mix Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 21511632

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - employee filled pitcher with water at front counter hand wash sink -reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only

02C-02-5

Detail 21511633

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cut tomatoes in walk in cooler cut the previous day

13-03-4

Detail 21511635

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing lettuce in food prep area with no hair restraint Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21511636

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

23-03-4

Detail 21511637

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled gaskets of drawers at fryer station

08B-12-5

Detail 21511638

Basic - Stored food ( French toast ) not covered in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

38-04-4

Detail 21511631

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. - light out in walk in freezer

08B-54-4

Detail 21511634

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Filters of tea stored under paper towel dispenser in front counter area - manager relocated tea Corrected On-Site

Mar 31, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03F-02-5

Detail 20971994

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 cannot be determined. Cut lettuce 47F Sliced tomatoes 45F Blue cheese crumbles 46F Manager put time on product, he stated he just put it all out at 9AM Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 20971992

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cart next to cases of potatoes, cell phone removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 20971991

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20971993

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put visor on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20675330

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheddar cheese on prep line at 48°, operator placed in Walk in cooler. Cheddar cheese at 41° at second temp reading . Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20675331

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers piled up on Hand wash sink. Operator removed containers after discussion. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20675335

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. Cell phone removed after discussion with operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20675334

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed with operator, employees told tp put on hair restraints. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20675333

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed box of eggs on floor in Walk in cooler, eggs placed on shelf after discussion with manager. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20675332

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-07-4

Detail 20333882

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 3 lbs of Fresh strawberries in walk in cooler, manager voluntarily discarded Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 20333878

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in dish area

01B-13-4

Detail 20333881

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee cell phone strap in container of guacamole on cook line, manager voluntarily discarded product Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 20333883

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 cannot be determined. See stop sale. cut lettuce (51°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (77°F - Cold Holding) no time mark on product

40-06-5

Detail 20333879

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cook line with the strap laying in the guacamole, employee removed cell phone Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20333880

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two Employees cooking and preparing food are wearing a watch, employee cooking fries portioning fries and chicken nuggets has bracelets on both arms, employees removed jewelry Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20333885

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put visors on Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20333884

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door, manager removed Corrected On-Site