Wendy's
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Wendy's, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Wendy's on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in front kitchen area beef chili start time 6:30am- end time 8:50am (146F - Reheating). educated person in charge on reheating food. person in charge voluntarily discarded.
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 in front kitchen area beef chili start time 6:30am- end time 8:50am (146F - Reheating). educated person in charge on reheating food. person in charge voluntarily discarded.
03E-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on east end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
67
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food storage containers in 3 compartment sink area not properly air-dried - wet nesting .
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to cooks line.
14-69-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on east end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
86
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from fryers cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Person in charge stated it had been in there for approximately 30 minutes. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with wrist band. Employee removed band and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east side of building.
35B-03-4
78
Feb 28, 2024
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 in main kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with a wrist watch. Employee removed wristwatch and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on south end of building.Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge cleaned up garbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid on South end of building. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
86
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on south end of building.Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge cleaned up garbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on South end of building. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
90
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Jul 21, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dust pan and broom then clean utensils without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face around the mouth area then clean equipment without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on the ice cream machine in the drive through area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in the drive through area used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the office. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Drain covers missing. Under the three compartment sink and preparation sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains though out the kitchen soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On the floor and shelves.
14-69-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Wendy's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendy's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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