Wendy's
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Wendy's has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage”, showing up eight times.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Wendy's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint Full
11 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on ceiling tile in dining area and women's restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine is missing cover.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in office.
38-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rust like substance on handwashing sinks in men's restroom and handwashing sink behind front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in walk-in cooler. The manager discarded open drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leakage from pipe in walk-in cooler.
29-11-4
58
Sep 2, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dining and kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
78
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of Hot Shot Flying Insect killer near entry door coming inside kitchen. The manager discarded the can of Hot Shot Spray. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dining and kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-24-5
61
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager discarded the cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personnel food not segregated public food in walk-in cooler. The manager moved personnel food to another location in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
70
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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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. Observed cook wiping face while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on not touching skin or cloths while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in women's restroom.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding heavily soiled behind ice machine.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys, pen and cell phone on prep table. The operator removed items from prep table beside chili reheating station. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in walk-in cooler. The manager removed open bottle of water from walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Observed No Proof of Employee Reporting Agreement. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Observed No Proof of Bodily Fluids. **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: The person in charge refused to provide CFM during CB Inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The manager was not aware of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: The person in charge could not provide Proof of Employee Training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler behind front counter gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
61
Aug 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping hands on pants and shirt while preparing hamburgers. Educated operator on proper hand washing and not touching cloths or face while preparing food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure at hand washing sink behind front counter. **Warning**
27-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table beside drive up window. The cell phone was removed from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in dining area is torn. **Warning**
36-10-4
61
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 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 eggs (109F - Hot Holding) in kitchen near deep frier. The manager discarded eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The manager was not aware of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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 DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler behind front counter gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
52
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager moved raw hamburgers to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage” has been cited eight 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 100 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 five 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 four times per year on average.
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