How many health inspections has WENDY'S #8534 had?

WENDY'S #8534 has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has WENDY'S #8534 ever been shut down?

No, WENDY'S #8534 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at WENDY'S #8534?

The most frequently cited violations at WENDY'S #8534 are: Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

WENDY'S #8534

11760 OAKHURST RD, Largo, FL 33774

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: WENDY'S PROPERTIES LLC · License: SEA6215105

WENDY'S #8534 in Largo, FL has 21 inspections on record with 87 total violations (4.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

87Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 16, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Jan 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 27, 2024 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Oct 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Feb 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Nov 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 11, 2017 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

How Does This Facility Compare?

WENDY'S #8534 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has WENDY'S #8534 had?: WENDY'S #8534 has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has WENDY'S #8534 ever been shut down?: No, WENDY'S #8534 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at WENDY'S #8534?: The most frequently cited violations at WENDY'S #8534 are: Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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