Wendy's Properties

4308 Sterling Commerce Dr, Plant City, FL 33566

American

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Wendy's Properties 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Plant City restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By office hand sink

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2026

50-09-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. And mop, sink area, and on cove molding across from mop sink

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door frame

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler being covers have accumulated dust

23-03-4

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked third pans on shelf above 2 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink located near front counter by cash registers. Employee provided trash can. **Corrected On-Site**

33-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Portion cups near ketchup dispenser not inverted, manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Apr 15, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of toilet cleaner next to plastic wrap on prep table. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed donut box on prep table next to ground beef. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Aug 15, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers and thaw rack soiled in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**

51-13-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At drive thru hand wash station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. In prep sink **Warning**

29-37-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**

11-27-4

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At drive thru hand wash station **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink. **Warning**

29-11-4

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Jan 9, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walkin in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's Properties last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Properties on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's Properties?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Properties.

How does Wendy's Properties compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

Wendy's Properties most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.

Has Wendy's Properties' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's Properties have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wendy's Properties means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Wendy's Properties inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's Properties is inspected around three times per year on average.

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