Wendy's 1443
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Wendy's 1443 stretching back to 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Seffner restaurant scores 84. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler cheese sauce (46F - Cold Holding); chili beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); chili sauce (45F - Cold Holding). Product left overnight for undetermined amount of time out of temperature control **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cheese sauce (46F - Cold Holding); chili beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); chili sauce (45F - Cold Holding). Stop sale issued, due to product being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time,as temp checks not done this morning Manager found breaker was tripped **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. By front counter missing grout causing standing water **Warning**
36-11-4
67
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager put paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 new hire started 2 days ago and has not signed health agreement. Manager had employee read and a knowledge health agreement **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese sauce and cooked beef in walk in cooler not dated. Manager dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2025. Manager printed and posted copy. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Observed 1 Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
67
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. For Quaternary Ammonium strips. Manager stated they have more on order
16-36-4
Basic - Observed slow draining water in handwash sink by front counter.
29-20-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
51-13-4
82
Jul 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies on wall by prep area and ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed 1 live fly on wall by ice machine. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 10 fly larvae in standing water on floor in prep area, ice machine and office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: 5 fly larvae on floor behind preptable. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lime buildup on bunn tea urn unit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine and prep sink, causing breeding ground for flies **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor, wall, and around door frame **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
61
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce hot holding at 118F. Beer cheese sauce hot holding at 87F. Manager reheated I items to 165F and placed back inside steam well. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stored underneath 3 compartment sink has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has buildup of ice around door and on interior floor.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle in back kitchen area. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by back door.
42-01-4
67
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed polish stored on prep table next to microwave in back kitchen Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack raw shelled eggs on cookline and change gloves without washing hands Inspector explained proper hand washing procedures and glove use.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 7 shelled eggs stored with 10 cracked shells on prep table of cookline
01B-14-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 7 shelled eggs stored with 10 cracked shells on prep table of cookline
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside microwave in back kitchen Corrected-observed employee clean microwave **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted at mop sink Corrected observed employee hang mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 1443 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 1443 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 1443?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 1443.
How does Wendy's 1443 compare to other restaurants in Seffner?
Wendy's 1443 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Seffner average of 84.
Has Wendy's 1443's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 1443 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's 1443 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Wendy's 1443 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 1443 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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