Wendy's
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2024
58
Score
Wendy's appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Oct 21, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Observed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical North Port restaurant, which scores around 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed handwash sink at drive thru takes several minutes to reach 85F.
27-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
May 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Observed: Employee touched soiled cell phone and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the manager. Priority: High Priority
12A-28-4
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open bag of raw chicken over open bag of cooked sausage at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
08A-02-6
Basic - Observed: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter above Deep Fryers. The manager has 1 of the hood filter not placed in the exhaust system due to excessive smoke in the kitchen. Priority: Basic
14-42-4
Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at Reach in Freezer. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
14-69-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filter exposed to air contaminants above coffee machine. Operator replaced with new filters in a plastic bag. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
25-05-4
64
Jan 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open bag of raw chicken over open bag of cooked sausage at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the form which was completed during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above soda fountain machine at dining area.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handles. Operator removed the tongs to a upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
82
Sep 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed employee hand sink with 76.2 hot water located at drive thru window .
27-16-4
Basic - Vent/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed vent in dining room broken.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping salads with bracelet on.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on the floor in dry storage by grease tank.
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in walls through out dining room.
36-24-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an objectionable sewer odor in the mens room.
36-64-5
70
Nov 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pre made salads in reach-in cooler under sandwich make table held at 51F. Observed employee stated they were made less then 4 hours prior. Employee more salad to another cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Repeat 3-21-22 **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at soda machine in dining room with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed single service containers and cups on shelf in dry storage area not protected from leak in ceiling.
24-15-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dry storage area and cooks line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on floor around equipment at cooks line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor in dry storage area and Walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Observed grease trap cap under cooks line showing signs of overflowing on floor.
28-24-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed metal roof panels on side walk near front entrance.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed build of food debris on wall at 3 compartment sink. Repeat 3-21-22 **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile water damaged by light in dry storage area.
36-32-5
47
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans above three part sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes in wall behind three part sink. Observed large hole in wall in dining room hallway.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at front sink by drive through window.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink leaking.
29-11-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Oct 21, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Wendy's most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around four 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 four times per year on average.
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