Wendy's
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Wendy's stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Port Charlotte restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch on left wrist at prep area. Employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at walk in cooler door.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup at walk in cooler gasket. Operator cleaned the gasket. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
82
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 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.
29-42-4
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/. GM: Joseph Diluzio. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at drive thru handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on the floor at Walk in Freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
64
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil inside the basin of drive-thru handwash sink. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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/ Manager: Michael Cruz. Operator able to provide during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not shielded at cookline.
38-07-4
70
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
May 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands approximately 3-5 seconds. Educated the employee. The employee repeated the process by washing hands for at least 10-15 seconds. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 strips of bacon at kitchen handwash sink next to office, across Flat Grill.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hat over his hair/head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked at dish shelf above the 3 compartment sink. Educated the operator. Operator removed from stacking to allow air flow. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in Cooler at drive thru inoperable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at drive thru handwash sink.
31B-04-4
64
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over cookie dough at Reach in Freezer. Operator removed the cookie dough to the Walk in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at drive thru handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator able to provide during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in Cooler inoperable at drive thru.
14-11-5
67
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employees at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by removing the gloves and washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at drive thru handwash sink.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at drive thru handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed barely any water pressure at drive thru handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
52
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (59 F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (67 F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded food prior to determining if a stop sale was needed. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water line running from faucet to chemical dispenser has no back flow preventer installed. At mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on cooks line without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three 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 82 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 four 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 three times per year on average.
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