Wendy's
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Wendy's stretching back to 2022. Wendy's was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Bradenton restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on hot food line raw shell eggs (111F - Hot Holding); sausage patties (117F - Hot Holding). educated person in charge on hot holding food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items.
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage from water in front dining area.
36-32-5
82
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
90
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice machine in main kitchen area .
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
90
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef chili start time 6:54am End time 9:03am (153F - Reheating) Person in charge stated it was a reheat and start time was time stamped at 6:54am. Person in charge voluntarily discharged chili.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed beef chili start time 6:54am End time 9:03am (153F - Reheating) Person in charge stated it was a reheat and start time was time stamped at 6:54am. Person in charge voluntarily discharged chili. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage room. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted single service containers on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - 3 Ceiling tile missing in dining room area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in front kitchen area employee preparing food with wrist watch. Person in charge had employee remove watch and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area next to ice machine.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen by mop sink. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef temperature at 46°F in Walk in cooler. Person in charge stated it was from your 8/17/2022 Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures. Person in charge discarded ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ground beef temperature at 46°F in Walk in cooler. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 8/17/2022 Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures. Person in charge discarded ground beef. Observed 8:30 am Beef chili reheat temperature at 137°F. Person in charge stated and date marked start time at 6:09am. Educated Person in charge on reheat procedures. Person in charge discarded Beef Chili.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed 8:30 am Beef chili reheat temperature at 137°F. Person in charge stated and date marked start time at 6:09am. Educated Person in charge on reheat procedures. Person in charge discarded Beef Chili.
03E-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed Standing water on floor in out side Walk in cooler and by 3 bay compartment sink. The water on floor by 3 bay compartment sink is from air return ceiling vent leaking.
36-22-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Wendy's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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