Wendy's

3206 Nw Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
American
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Wendy's appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.

Wendy's latest score of 86 sits above the Port Charlotte average of 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray at front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the tray. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
86
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stack on top of each other at dish shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen/ware washing area handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
78
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris and ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor underneath shelves at Walk in Freezer.
14-69-4
78
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Wendy's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

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.