Wendy's 11897
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Wendy's 11897 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Wendy's 11897's latest score is in line with the Bradenton average of 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Person in charge had all employees working sign agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
82
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cooks line reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer opening not protected with self-closing door.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
90
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line bleu cheese (64F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (66F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (65F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods.Person in charge stated the food products had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and transferred to the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area and by walk-in cooler.Person in charge mopped up water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoof filters soiled with grease. Observed in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance in reach in coolers and reach in freezers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on north side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
74
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a wrist watch on wrist. Employee removed watch and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of building.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
86
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler Raw Ground Beef over packets of salad dressing. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area employee cleaning with gloves on hands. Employee removed soiled gloves,put on clean gloves, failed to wash hands before putting on clean. Employee fill cooked French fry container touching the top part of fry's with glove. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee discarded fry's,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area employee cleaning with gloves on hands. Employee removed soiled gloves,put on clean gloves, failed to wash hands before putting on clean. Employee fill cooked French fry container touching the top part of fry's with glove. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee discarded fry's,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front of reach in freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Grill hood filters soiled with grease Observed in main kitchen area across from fryers, soiled gaskets with black mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef patty in Walk in cooler not date marked. Person in charge stated that they were prepared on 8/16/22 Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge date marked beef patty 8/16/22 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in grill area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in Walk in freezer and Reach in cooler in front cashier area gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Person in charge removed old labels and washed pans. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors soiled under and around ice machine.
36-10-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 11897 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 11897 on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 11897?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 11897.
How does Wendy's 11897 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Wendy's 11897 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Wendy's 11897's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's 11897 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's 11897 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Wendy's 11897 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 11897 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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