Wendy's
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
90
Score
Wendy's appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. Wendy's was last inspected on Oct 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Myers restaurant scores 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf over three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door at cooks line. Operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
90
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15-20 live small flying insects by soda syrup rack system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed 4 flying insects by the soda rack next to the mop sink. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2-3 live roaches going into cove molding by rear exit door to kitchen and coming out of electrical panel above the molding. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed 4 live roaches on the to go bag area by front counter. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind reach in cooler closest to manager office with buildup of food and debris behind it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
70
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15-20 live small flying insects by soda syrup rack system. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2-3 live roaches going into cove molding by rear exit door to kitchen and coming out of electrical panel above the molding. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5-10 rodent droppings around and on soda rack close to mop sink. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed insulin pen in reach in cooler by front counter. Operator removed item and placed in a sealed container isolated from food in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink end of cook's line by burger reach in cooler. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15-20 dead roaches on glue trap under hot holding unit at end of cook's line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. **Warning**
12B-09-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind reach in cooler closest to manager office with buildup of food and debris behind it. **Warning**
36-73-4
43
Apr 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer missing in reach in cooler in drive through area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap of daylight under rear exit door in back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 8-10 small flying insects over drain of mop sink, observed approximately 8-10 small flying insects in dining room landing on upholstery and chair backs. Operator called Pest control to service location. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap of daylight under rear exit door in back kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under three compartment sink and into corner of paper goods storage. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer missing in reach in cooler in drive through area. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of dust behind soda dispenser in drive through area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed crack in sink basin of three compartment sink leaking water onto floor. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors between and under fryers and hot table on cook's line with buildup of food and oil. **Warning**
36-73-4
58
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in drive through area. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet and watch while preparing food on cook's line.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans above three compartment sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer missing in reach in cooler on drive through. Hook was visible, but, thermometer missing. Ambient temperature taken 41F.
05-09-4
78
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10-15 small flying insects in back of soda syrup rack, paper goods and chemical storage. Did not observe insects landing on food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of grease and food debris behind hot fries holding counter. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust buildup on wall behind fountain soda machine in drive thru area. **Warning**
36-27-5
78
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food on cook's line.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of flat top. Operator moved tongs to dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Oct 7, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10-15 rodent droppings on soda syrup storage shelf.
35A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile by paper good storage.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food on cook's line.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
74
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
95
Jun 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of polish on counter next to Togo plastic cups in drive through area. Operator moved to cleaning shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scrubbing pad in hand washing sink by employee break room. Operator removed from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on cooks line.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
70
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing in drive through area. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door would not close completely.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected on Ice tea machine by drive through window area. Operator covered filters during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five 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 90 out of 100, which is higher 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 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 five times per year on average.
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