Wendy's
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Wendy's has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Cape Coral facility scores 77, putting Wendy's on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's restroom.
32-07-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from ceiling in walk in cooler onto floor. Observed water leaking from ceiling onto floor from inside chemical storage closet. Educated operator on preventing standing water. Operator mopped water during inspection. Note: establishment has a work order in place to fix. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
28-02-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in walk in cooler. Educated operator on preventing standing water. Operator mopped water during inspection. Note: establishment has a work order in place to fix.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in back dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease on hood/hood filters and suppression nozzles. Observed buildup of grease on sides of fryers. Observed black splash of self-serve soda machine with buildup of residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Observed paint peeling in wall in women's restroom. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable surface. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
70
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean food equipment. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs sitting out at room temperature. Operator placed raw shell eggs in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Basic - Floor area in walk in cooler covered with standing water. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in back dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice machine. Operator in the process of cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime/mold inside cabinet underneath self-serve tea dispensers.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Self-serve soda drink dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
22-13-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. Operator fixed.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Observed paint peeling on wall in women's restroom. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
50
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in bathroom. Observed paint peeling on walls in women's restroom. Educated operator on smooth easily cleanable surface. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator changed out sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
86
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed walk in freezer door not closing/opening properly. Observed frosty machine broken/tipping over in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris/residue around self-service soda machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in bathroom. Observed paint peeling on walls in women's restroom.
36-30-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in hallway near restrooms.
36-36-4
82
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chocolate frosty mix 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down frosty machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with slime-like substance around self-serve soda machine nozzle. Educated operator on importance of cleaning nozzle. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back dishwash area blocked by trash containers. Operator removed trash containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sink in dishwash area reaching 93F (waited 3 minutes).
27-16-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in back food prep/dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on top of ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around frosty machine near togo window and underneath shelving in back dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Observed frosty machine in disrepair with shells broken.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with slime-like substance around drain inside cabinet underneath self-serve soda lid storage.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed out. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk rusting in walk in cooler and paint peeling on walls in restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
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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 Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable” has been cited five 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 64 out of 100, which is lower 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 four 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 three times per year on average.
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