WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS
1452 PASADENA AVE S · SOUTH PASADENA · Pinellas County · FL 33707
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-12-4High 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-29-4High 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-02-7High 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-02-5High 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-02-5High 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-01-5High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – 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-01-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 7
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in dining room.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with mold-like substance, water damage stains, condensation throughout establishment, kitchen and dining room. **Warning**
36-63-4Basic – Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – 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**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Vent for motor under dish machine for agitator blocked with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water dripping from ceiling tiles onto floor surface. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:02 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.