Wendy's #84

14304 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034
American
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Wendy's #84 has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Wendy's #84's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers.. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law. (corrected on site)
20-21.14(c)(01)
Toilet fixtures. toilet fixture not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.18(d)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
74
Nov 5, 2024
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.23(g)
95
Aug 15, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation.
20-21.02(a)(01)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
Toilet fixtures. easily cleanable receptacles not provided for waste materials.
20-21.18(d)
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.
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.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee. (corrected on site)
20-53(g)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #84 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #84 on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Wendy's #84 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Wendy's #84 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Wendy's #84's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wendy's #84 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wendy's #84 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.