Wendy's
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Wendy's stretching back to 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Wendy's latest score is in line with the Punta Gorda average of 82. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed interior of handle soiled at Walk in Freezer door. Operator cleaned the door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer inoperable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris underneath the shelves at Walk in Freezer. Operator cleaned the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Vent tile chipped. Observed gap in the ceiling vent due to chipped vent. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
82
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drive thru steam table inoperable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken nuggets on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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
Jun 20, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable steam table at drive thru steam table. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 cooked sausage at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior hose bibb at back entrance of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and freezer behind the door handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
70
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef 55F due to cold holding unit not plugged in by accident. Operator removed the beef and placed in Walk in Cooler to cool to 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at back exterior hose Bibb. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on back of walk in cooler handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at Make Table. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed no gasket at Walk in Cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at bottom of Reach in Freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
61
Mar 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior back of establishment next to the entrance door. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker at wrong location on mop sink. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by box of romaine lettuce next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed the box. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease/debris buildup behind Deep Fryers and underneath shelves at interior Walk in Freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
55
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chili 122F at front counter steam table. Operator discarded the food item.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 122F at front counter steam table. Operator discarded the food item.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker in wrong location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at multiple exterior hose bibbs at back of establishment.
29-34-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline. Educated the operator.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
50
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. No AC in restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Observed in the process of being repaired. **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: The establishment in the process of conducting repairs. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: The establishment in the process of repairs. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout establishments. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Observed ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout establishments. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields covered by plastic. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: The establishment in the process of renovating. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
78
Jun 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
May 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator placed raw hamburgers on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. No AC in restrooms.
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing throughout establishment.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout establishments.
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler maintaining at 44F the GM open walk-in freezer door to get temperature down to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields covered by plastic.
38-01-4
58
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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/. Manager in Charge: Natalie Brown.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart in front of the ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the cart to allow clear access to the handwash sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by mop sink underneath shelf.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a tray of buns on the floor next to soda boxes. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer interior door.
14-69-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 13 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 five times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Wendy's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Punta Gorda 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 four times per year on average.
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