Wendy's
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Wendy's, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Wendy's latest score of 86 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing in the dry goods storage closet.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee handling food without a hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on both walk in freezers.
14-69-4
86
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on multiple ceiling vents in the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the 2023 license displayed. Operator was able to print out a list stating their license was up to date with its expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed a build up of water caused by a roof leak in the lobby. Operators are actively combating it. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator placed them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster lids open. Operator closed them. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
78
Mar 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed for home use insecticide stored inside the establishment. The operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dish detergent stored above boxes of said in the back storage area. Operator removed the detergent. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee drink stored with customer food in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage build up on the pad around the dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the back hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in freezer fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
61
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up behind the dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in freezer fan covers.
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop kept in its bucket in the janitor closet. Operator hung the mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 1, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for approximately 6 seconds. Operator had employee rewards hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front line: Strawberry ice cream (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the food had been out for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed food in the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked shell eggs and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Operator washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chemical cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of a black substance on the interior of the drive thru ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed oil on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls behind the fryer and flattop with a build up of grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers above the ware-washing area with standing water. **Warning**
24-08-4
45
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
90
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee storing food outside and touching exterior doors and then change tasks to handle clean equipment without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front cook line: Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs (Ambient 50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2hrs. Operator stored them in the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front dry storage area and on the cook line, and observed a bottle containing cleaning fluid stored above boxed and bagged soda in the box an bag soda storage area. Operator removed chemical bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to fill up a container. Operator removed container and instructed employees that the sink was only for hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile vent above the triple sink As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease build up on the ceiling vents in the dishwashing area and kitchen hallway.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on food prep table. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the exterior packaging of food in the inside and outside walk in freezers. Employees removed ice from packages. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease and food debris build up on the walls behind the flat top and fryer on the cook line.
36-27-5
45
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in rear preparation area.
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in freezer door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear door lacking self closing apparatus. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Oct 29, 2025. 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 three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Wendy's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 four times per year on average.
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