Wendy's in Clearwater
Last inspected:
4960 E Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Wendy's location in Clearwater averaged 5.6 violations per inspection across 25 inspections since 2016, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 8 of the last 9 inspections, including repeated findings of improper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 4 inspections), chemical storage violations (cited in at least 5 inspections), and consumer advisory issues (cited in at least 6 inspections). Employee health reporting violations were documented on February 28, 2024, and allergen awareness violations on October 6, 2025. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations were noted on September 1, 2022 (marked exit/path to marked exit blocked) and September 14, 2018 (portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone). The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 2 violations were cited on the prior inspection on February 24, 2026, which issued a Warning and documented 10 violations including improper cooking temperatures, toxic substance control, and improper chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wendy's in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Wendy's in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Wendy's in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Wendy's in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Clearwater last inspected?
- Wendy's in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Clearwater had?
- Wendy's in Clearwater has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Clearwater find?
- Wendy's in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Wendy's in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Wendy's in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wendy's in Clearwater has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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