WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS

Name: WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS
Address: 1452 PASADENA AVE S, SOUTH PASADENA, FL, 33707, US
Rating: 42.5

1452 PASADENA AVE S, SOUTH PASADENA, FL 33707

License #6206317

🍟 Fast Food ℹ️

42.5 Grade F / 100

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August 8, 2025 · 10 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS in SOUTH PASADENA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 42.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 12 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 8, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 98 total violations — 26 critical, 6 major, 66 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing in dining room.
[36-34-5] Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with mold-like substance, water damage stains, condensation throughout establishment, kitchen and dining room.
[36-63-4] Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by drive thru window. Ice buildup in walk in freezer accumulating on floor, door, and making it difficult to fully shut freezer door.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Vent for motor under dish machine for agitator blocked with dust.
[29-03-4] Water dripping from ceiling tiles onto floor surface.
[35A-02-7] 1 live fly near hand wash sink at kitchen entrance, did not land on any food contact surfaces. Operator killed bug, cleaned and sanitized area. 1 live fly in cook line area, did not land on any food contact surfaces
[03E-02-5] Chili reheating from 9:30 temped at 10:20 at 92F and 75F 11AM temped at 145F and 161F
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled at self service and drive thru machines. Ice cream machine nozzles behind registers has food debris residue dried onto it.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing in dining room.
[36-34-5] Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with mold-like substance, water damage stains, condensation throughout establishment, kitchen and dining room.
[36-63-4] Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by drive thru window. Ice buildup in walk in freezer accumulating on floor, door, and making it difficult to fully shut freezer door.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Vent for motor under dish machine for agitator blocked with dust.
[29-03-4] Water dripping from ceiling tiles onto floor surface.
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee bare hand touch raw beef patties, then touch clean utensil and single-serve item preparing chicken nuggets without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 12A-29-04 Observed employee at cash register touch money from customer then touch single-serve cup without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies near ice cream machine behind front counter. 1 live fly in womens restroom
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili in reheating process beginning at 9:05 AM temping at 145 degrees at 11:25 AM.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. carton of cream (50F - Cold Holding); carton of half and half (50F - Cold Holding); operator placed in freezer to cool. Retemped at 41F
[03F-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. TCS foods being held out of temperature with labels advising to use by end of day. Items affected are sour cream, Asiago cheese, blue cheese. All items were below 70 degrees and within 4 hour time range, but needed proper labeling. Operator made new, accurate time stamps.
[03E-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. chili (145F - Reheating) Operator discarded and Stop Sale issued.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled at self service and drive thru machines. Ice cream machine nozzles behind registers has food debris residue dried onto it.
[53B-01-5] 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. Manager on duty unable to produce corporate employee training.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area and kitchen vents and ceiling soiled with food debris.
[28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in cooler draining onto ground.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
[14-10-4] Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line behind all equipment heavily soiled.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in freezer on shelves and around door.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in back prep area heavily soiled with food debris.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees wash hand sign at sinks in kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. Walk in gasket soiled with food debris Spray nozzle heavily soiled with mold like substance.
[36-30-4] Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen and prep area.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touch face then scooped ice for service.
[35A-05-4] 6 live roaches under three compartment sink by pipe coming out wall.
[03A-02-5] No hamburgers out at this time of inspection. They are only serving breakfast items.
[03B-01-6] No chicken nuggets out at this time of inspection. They are only serving breakfast items.
[22-02-4] Ice cream nozzles soiled with mold like substance.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line behind all equipment heavily soiled.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in freezer on shelves and around door.
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 11 dead roaches on stick trap next to safe. 2 dead roach next to back door. Manager removed sticky trap and sanitized area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area and kitchen vents and ceiling soiled with food debris.
[28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in cooler draining onto ground.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
[14-10-4] Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in back prep area heavily soiled with food debris.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees wash hand sign at sinks in kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. Walk in gasket soiled with food debris Spray nozzle heavily soiled with mold like substance.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Unwrapped spoons for customer self service not handle up.
[36-30-4] Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen and prep area.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touch face then scooped ice for service.
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 10 live ants on counter above safe. Counter is not used for food prep.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to hand sink prep area. 7 live roaches on sticky trap next to safe. Manager discarded the trap, cleaned and sanitized.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @11:13hamburger (45F); @11:52 hamburgers (42F - Cold Holding) manager placed items in cooler.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. @11:18 chicken nuggets (125F - Hot Holding); manager discarded chicken nuggets.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer food debris. Ice cream nozzle soiled with mold like substance. Fry scoop heavily soiled with food debris.