Wendy's
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
95
Score
Wendy's appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Myers restaurant scores 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
95
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
61
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen landing on cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed 3 live flies landing on equipment at cook line area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease on fryer nozzles. Observed buildup of gray-like substance inside self-serve soda machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dining room and hallway near unused togo window. Educated operator in importance of cleaning and replacing ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish wash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dining room and hallway near unused togo window. Note: Establishment is in the process of having roof fixed from damage due to Hurricane Ian. Once roof is fixed, establishment will replace ceiling tiles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
82
Sep 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spicy chicken nuggets 128F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator discarded nuggets. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dining room and hallway near unused togo window. Note: Establishment is in the process of having roof fixed from damage due to Hurricane Ian. Once roof is fixed, establishment will replace ceiling tiles.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving and equipment in back dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage and gray/mold-like substance or is in disrepair in dining room. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tiles. Note: Establishment is in the process of having roof fixed from damage due to Hurricane Ian. Once roof is fixed, establishment will replace ceiling tiles.
36-32-5
Basic - Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with drink residue around self-serve soda machine dispenser backsplash. Educated operator on importance of cleaning backsplash of self-serve soda machine. Employee cleaned backsplash before leaving inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front beverage reach in cooler.
22-16-4
64
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above three compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Women's restroom.
36-34-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor in walk in cooler. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-02-4
Basic - Floor area in walk in cooler covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed boxes of raw hamburger stored underneath dripping pipe underneath condensor. Operator move boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with drink residue around self-serve soda machine dispenser backsplash.
23-03-4
64
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on labeling bottles. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Operator opened up doors to allow customers to use restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dishwash area.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tile in dishwash area.
36-17-5
78
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink and men's restroom. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
82
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwash area.
36-22-4
86
Oct 27, 2022
Disaster Response
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” 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?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around two 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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