Wendy's
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Wendy's, the earliest from 2022. Wendy's was last inspected on Apr 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “outer openings that leads to the back”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line, observed raw beef (46F - Cold Holding). Operates stated foods were placed on cook line when establishment opened. Operator had raw beef containers on ice but filled above the fill line. Operator added more ice and removed raw beef to shallow containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at the hand sink next to the ice machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled with heavy accumulation of oil by the grease trap.
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings that leads to the back of building not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
74
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the men's and women's restrooms used by food service employees, there are handwashing signs missing at the handwashing sinks.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer I severed several boxes of frozen chicken and potatoes stored on the floor. In the dry storage area observed boxes of cooking oil and food contact containers stored on the floor. Operator began removing boxes off the floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. The back door of establishments is not a self closing door. Discussed with operator the importance of having a self closing door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On the front counter, observed coffee filters in a container without a lid. Operator provided lid. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken being deep fried for immediate service. chicken patty (145F - Cooking); Operator deep fried chicken for two more minutes, and reset the timer. cooked chicken patty (188F - Cooking) **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for quaternary sanitizer observed
16-37-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. F.R.P board is loose at Hand washing sink located near ice machine.
36-24-5
74
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At drive through window, frosty machine blocking Hand washing sink. Operator moved machine **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At drive through window and near ice machine Hand washing sinks.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, behind fan shroud
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above triple sink and several prep areas, walls have accumulated debris
36-27-5
74
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back kitchen door not self closing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
95
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At self service fountain drink area observed six small flying insects. Near hot water tank observed five small flying insects. In hallway near restrooms observed five small flying insects. In dining room area near front counter observed six small flying insects. Near mop sink observed two flying insects In dining room area with bench seats observed four small flying insects. 3-24-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two shake buckets not inverted In walk-in cooler, operator inverted buckets **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back kitchen door not self closing **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system has accumulated grease on the fire suppression system and facia. **Warning**
23-03-4
74
Mar 27, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings that leads to the back” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Wendy's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around three 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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