South Pasadena, Pinellas County

WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS

1452 PASADENA AVE S, South Pasadena, FL 33707

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Aug 8, 2025
City
South Pasadena
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
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.

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

35A-02-7

Detail 23941280

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies near ice cream machine behind front counter. 1 live fly in women's restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: 1 live fly near hand wash sink at kitchen entrance, did not land on any food contact surfaces. Operator killed bug, cleaned and sanitized area. 1 live fly in cook line area, did not land on any food contact surfaces Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

03E-02-5

Detail 23941287

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. chili (145F - Reheating) Operator discarded and Stop Sale issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Chili reheating from 9:30 temped at 10:20 at 92F and 75F 11AM temped at 145F and 161F Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23941289

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled at self service and drive thru machines. Ice cream machine nozzles behind registers has food debris residue dried onto it. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 23941285

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23941288

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with mold-like substance, water damage stains, condensation throughout establishment, kitchen and dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

36-63-4

Detail 23941283

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23941282

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by drive thru window. Ice buildup in walk in freezer accumulating on floor, door, and making it difficult to fully shut freezer door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 23941281

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23941286

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Vent for motor under dish machine for agitator blocked with dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

29-03-4

Detail 23941284

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water dripping from ceiling tiles onto floor surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 16

12A-12-4

Detail 23938878

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee bare hand touch raw beef patties, then touch clean utensil and single-serve item preparing chicken nuggets without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 23938881

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. 12A-29-04 Observed employee at cash register touch money from customer then touch single-serve cup without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23938876

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies near ice cream machine behind front counter. 1 live fly in women's restroom Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23938886

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili in reheating process beginning at 9:05 AM temping at 145 degrees at 11:25 AM. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23938880

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. carton of cream (50F - Cold Holding); carton of half and half (50F - Cold Holding); operator placed in freezer to cool. Retemped at 41F Repeat Violation Warning

03F-01-5

Detail 23938890

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. TCS foods being held out of temperature with labels advising to use by end of day. Items affected are sour cream, Asiago cheese, blue cheese. All items were below 70 degrees and within 4 hour time range, but needed proper labeling. Operator made new, accurate time stamps. Corrected On-Site Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 23938882

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. chili (145F - Reheating) Operator discarded and Stop Sale issued. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23938879

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled at self service and drive thru machines. Ice cream machine nozzles behind registers has food debris residue dried onto it.

53B-01-5

Detail 23938888

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. Manager on duty unable to produce corporate employee training. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 23938889

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dining room.

36-34-5

Detail 23938883

Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with mold-like substance, water damage stains, condensation throughout establishment, kitchen and dining room. Warning

36-63-4

Detail 23938875

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23938884

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by drive thru window. Ice buildup in walk in freezer accumulating on floor, door, and making it difficult to fully shut freezer door. Repeat Violation Warning

33-11-4

Detail 23938877

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23938885

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Vent for motor under dish machine for agitator blocked with dust. Repeat Violation Warning

29-03-4

Detail 23938887

Basic - Water dripping from ceiling tiles onto floor surface. Warning

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 23598526

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed gloves touch dirty surfaces and replaced the same gloves on. Inspector educated employee.

03A-02-5

Detail 23598522

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Savory butter (48F - Cold Holding) cream cheese (68F - Cold Holding). Management placed items in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23598524

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soda machines in dining room area soiled with pink substance.

50-09-4

Detail 23598529

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License 2-1-2025 posted. Management replaced current license Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23598525

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Side equipment, fryers on cook line soiled with grease buildup.

08B-38-4

Detail 23598521

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buns on floor in back storage area. Management moved items off floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23598527

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23598528

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris.

42-01-4

Detail 23598523

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 23329222

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near rear exit door 1 live fly near restrooms

35A-06-4

Detail 23329223

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 30 dead insects in wall mounted UV traps, operator cleaned traps during inspection Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23329221

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line at front counter Repeat Violation

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-08-4

Detail 22503851

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bins at drying rack

36-73-4

Detail 22503852

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line

36-27-5

Detail 22503850

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near flat top grill in back

29-11-4

Detail 22503853

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at back prep line leaking

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22356761

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under three compartment sink by pipe coming out wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: 1 live roach behind fryers on cook line. 1 dead roach under cooler on cook line. Manager removed and clean area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: 1 live roach next to oven on cook line. 1 live roach under sink in prep area Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: 2 dead roaches next to safe in prep area . Manager removed and cleaned area. Time Extended

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22355034

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under three compartment sink by pipe coming out wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: 1 live roach behind fryers on cook line. 1 dead roach under cooler on cook line. Manager removed and clean area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: 1 live roach next to oven on cook line. 1 live roach under sink in prep area Time Extended

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

35A-05-4

Detail 22351692

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under three compartment sink by pipe coming out wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: 1 live roach behind fryers on cook line. 1 dead roach under cooler on cook line. Manager removed and clean area. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22351685

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22351687

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Though out the kitchen and prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22351686

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22351689

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22351688

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees wash hand signs in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22351691

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray nozzle heavily soiled with mold like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 22351690

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

35A-05-4

Detail 22348976

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches under three compartment sink by pipe coming out wall. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22348975

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled with food debris in kitchen area. Ice cream nozzle soiled with food debris. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22348978

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22348972

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Though out the kitchen and prep area. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22348979

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 22348971

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Heavily grease soiled behind all equipment in kitchen area. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22348974

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen soiled with food debris. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22348977

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees wash hand signs in kitchen area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22348973

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray nozzle heavily soiled with mold like substance Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22348980

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 16

12A-10-4

Detail 22348548

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touch face then scooped ice for service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 22348545

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to hand sink prep area. 7 live roaches on sticky trap next to safe. Manager discarded the trap, cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: 6 live roaches under three compartment sink by pipe coming out wall. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22348541

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @11:13hamburger (45F); @11:52 hamburgers (42F - Cold Holding) manager placed items in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: No hamburgers out at this time of inspection. They are only serving breakfast items. Time Extended

03B-01-6

Detail 22348536

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. @11:18 chicken nuggets (125F - Hot Holding); manager discarded chicken nuggets. Corrective Action Taken** Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: No chicken nuggets out at this time of inspection. They are only serving breakfast items. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22348535

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer food debris. Ice cream nozzle soiled with mold like substance. Fry scoop heavily soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Ice cream nozzles soiled with mold like substance. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22348539

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area and kitchen vents and ceiling soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

28-02-4

Detail 22348542

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in cooler draining onto ground. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22348543

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 22348544

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22348546

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line behind all equipment heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22348538

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22348540

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in freezer on shelves and around door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22348547

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in back prep area heavily soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22348550

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees wash hand sign at sinks in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22348537

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. Walk in gasket soiled with food debris Spray nozzle heavily soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

36-30-4

Detail 22348549

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen and prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 19

12A-10-4

Detail 22343526

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touch face then scooped ice for service. Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 22343531

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 10 live ants on counter above safe. Counter is not used for food prep. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22343534

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to hand sink prep area. 7 live roaches on sticky trap next to safe. Manager discarded the trap, cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22343524

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @11:13hamburger (45F); @11:52 hamburgers (42F - Cold Holding) manager placed items in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22343523

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. @11:18 chicken nuggets (125F - Hot Holding); manager discarded chicken nuggets. Corrective Action Taken** Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22343538

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer food debris. Ice cream nozzle soiled with mold like substance. Fry scoop heavily soiled with food debris. Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 22343525

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 11 dead roaches on stick trap next to safe. 2 dead roach next to back door. Manager removed sticky trap and sanitized area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22343540

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area and kitchen vents and ceiling soiled with food debris. Warning

28-02-4

Detail 22343537

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in cooler draining onto ground. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22343529

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

14-10-4

Detail 22343533

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22343536

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line behind all equipment heavily soiled. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22343528

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22343532

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in freezer on shelves and around door. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22343539

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in back prep area heavily soiled with food debris. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22343530

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees wash hand sign at sinks in kitchen area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22343541

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. Walk in gasket soiled with food debris Spray nozzle heavily soiled with mold like substance. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22343535

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Unwrapped spoons for customer self service not handle up. Warning

36-30-4

Detail 22343527

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen and prep area. Warning

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-07-4

Detail 22353032

High Priority - Observed: Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Spoke to owner Raul stated he removed the sign prior to my arrival this morning. Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 21918752

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle broken.

08B-38-4

Detail 21918753

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in kitchen

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 21610914

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor area next to bag in box Sosa rack heavy soil

33-16-4

Detail 21610913

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Apr 6, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

28-02-4

Detail 20987199

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Freezer condenser water dripping on boxes on nuggets in freezer some of the boxes are open which creates a risk of contamination

40-06-5

Detail 20987198

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 prep table