Wendy's
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
82
Score
Wendy's appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited five times.
Wendy's latest score is in line with the Bradenton average of 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on front line next to frosty machine. Operator replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build-up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry at mop sink. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed approximately 5 floor tiles missing at entrance of walk-in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exterior door from kitchen without a self closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
86
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in-walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior without having a self closer.
35B-03-4
90
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 400ppm. Operator added water, sanitizer now reads 200ppm. Operator will call service contact person to adjust dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator stated cheese was put out at 10 am. Operator placed time stamp matching other items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large build up of ice in the back of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the floor behind fryers, as well as on the computer monitor above fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of sugar unlabeled in metal container next to iced tea machine. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans under shelf across from three compartment sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing handle on cover to reach in cooler near drive thru.
14-11-5
55
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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 full trash bag then handled clean utensil without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-29-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dishwashing area across three compartment sink. Missing one ceiling tile I dining area.
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover underneath three compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the door frame,shelves, fan guards and boxes of food in walk-in freezer. Informed manager about issue. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives used for cutting lettuce stored in cracks between equipment. Operator removed knives and placed them for washing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Nov 7, 2025. 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 and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five 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?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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