Wendy's #13

9500 Main, Houston, TX 77025

American

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Wendy's #13 has been inspected six times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, one this time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.

20-21.11(a)(07)

Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.

20-21.23(g)

Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.

21-244(b)

Apr 14, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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20-21.23(g)

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2024

Reinspection (002)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority. (corrected on site)

20-21.02(a)(01)

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

Sep 15, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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20-21.02(a)(01)

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(c)

Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning. (corrected on site)

20-21.20(a)(03)

May 14, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.

20-20(c)

20-21.23(g)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #13 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #13 on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Wendy's #13 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Wendy's #13 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 87.

Has Wendy's #13's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's #13 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's #13 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 #13 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #13 is inspected around four times per year on average.

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