Wendy's

3783 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
American
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Wendy's has seven inspections in the public record. Wendy's was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in kitchen area.
36-17-5
95
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed chili spatula in chili at front line.
10-06-5
90
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray container. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket and door of reach in cooler under lemonade dispenser as soiled. Observed outside of shelf between sandwich station and register as soiled.
23-03-4
86
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed hood drip tray as missing near fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced” 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 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around two 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 two times per year on average.