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Wendys

219-44 Hillside Avenue

Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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Quick Answers

When was Wendys last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 27, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 2).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Feb 21, 2025 to Feb 27, 2026.
Has Wendys ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 21, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Feb 27, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 2 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Feb 27, 2026 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Feb 21, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 06AHandwashing

Official Wording

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

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