Wendy's

12034 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907

American

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Wendy's has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Wendy's is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Two ceiling tiles missing at dinning area.

36-36-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 9, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 16, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee handled transaction by drive-through and picked up ice with ice scoop, her hand touching ice at same time without washing hand. Discussed operator proper hand washing procedures, and removing contaminated ice. Employee washed her hand. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw burger patties with 46F-cold holding at prep area. Per operator it was placed less than one hour, removed them walk-in cooler. After one hour at time of Inspection reached 42F- cold holding. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of mold-like substances on ceiling vents, surrounding tiles at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at coffee station not stored inverted in open container without cover. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on floor. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed raw ground beef held using time as a public health control in drop in cooler next to flat top grill on cook line, no time mark, per operator stored for one hour. Operator labeled the beef with time marking. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout back half of kitchen, observed heavy accumulation of dust on ceiling vents, surrounding tiles, attached equipment, top of walls. Repeat 9/7/2023 **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Chemicals storage area. Repeat 9/7/2023. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy (120 F - Hot Holding)Operator stated it was reheated to 170 F and was put into the cold water well less than an hour prior. Operator reheated sausage gravy (173 F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in storage are has excess of food under racks. Excessive buildup of grease behind cooks line

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in back up walk-in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee not rinsing utensils in triple sink before sanitizing. Discussed with operator the importance of the rinsing step. She worked with employee and watched employee do all four steps correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

16-16-4

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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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 Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Wendy's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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