Wendy's
4 SOUTH STREET, Manhattan, 10004
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 4, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 8 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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