Wendy's
153 MASSACHUSETTS AV, BOSTON, MA 02115
Last inspected Sep 28, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Wendy's, spanning January 2019 to September 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 3 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Sep 28, 2026
✓3 violations
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 31, 2026
✕10 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 24, 2026
✕10 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jul 23, 2025
✓3 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Apr 30, 2025
✓3 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Cooling (P)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Apr 23, 2025
✕3 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Cooling (P)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Dec 23, 2024
✓11 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Dec 16, 2024
✕11 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 21, 2024
✓9 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 14, 2024
✕9 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Dec 4, 2023
✓11 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Nov 27, 2023
✕11 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
May 9, 2023
✓1 violation
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Oct 25, 2022
✓4 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Oct 18, 2022
✕4 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
–Jan 6, 2022
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Sep 9, 2021
✓Mar 23, 2021
✓2 violations
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Oct 1, 2020
✓1 violation
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Jan 27, 2020
✓2 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Jan 14, 2020
✕2 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Jun 19, 2019
✓2 violations
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Premises Maintained
Jan 25, 2019
✓
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