Wendy's
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Wendy's has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted firm on bulletin board. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hamburger reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
82
Mar 13, 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.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
36-17-5
86
Oct 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator place gloves on without washing hands in food preparation area. Educated operator on washing hands prior to placing gloves on in food preparation area. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching product (cheese) in reach-in cooler. The manager removed utensil from container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mop sink soiled. The manager stated she was having mop sink cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in dining area.
36-34-5
74
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of hamburgers on floor in walk-in cooler. The GM placed box of hamburgers on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Nov 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. Observed cook adjust glasses then continue in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing after touching glasses or cloths while preparing food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in mens restroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in office.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled with accumulated heavy grease, food debris, and/or dust under cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in Employee break area.
08B-38-4
61
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 grilled chicken (123F - Hot Holding). The manager discarded grilled chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected above coffee machine.
25-06-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Wendy's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
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 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 three times per year on average.
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