Wendy's

24180 Veterans Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33954

American

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Wendy's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Port Charlotte restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open bag of raw chicken over fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed the raw chicken underneath the fries. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup office at Reach in Freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed soap at frontline handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at frontline. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.

14-69-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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 Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at drive thru handwash sink.

31B-05-4

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. Provided the Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Written Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drive thru frosty machine inoperable. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink.

33-38-4

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. strawberry frosty at 9:22 (47F - Cold Holding); strawberry frosty at 10:05am, see stop sale (47F - Cold Holding). Observed manager on duty draining and removing frosty mix from machine, cleaning it, and called maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed temp for chili at 71F at 9:40 am. Start time was 8:30 am, with End of Day time at 10:30 am. Manager on Duty removed from bein and put on stove to bring temp up correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

03E-02-5

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on ice machine

22-31-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed heavy buildup of grease and food behind and underneath fryers.

36-01-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease buildup on hood above fryers.

36-68-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above cooks line soiled.

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.

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