Wendy's

5741 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

American

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Wendy's has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Wendy's on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed urinal in mens room out of order. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: **Time Extended**

32-05-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice on top of reachin freezer unit near drive through. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on top of reachin cooler on cook line. Cold Holding Blue Cheese 59F, Shredded Cheese 58F, Cut Lettuce 59F, Ambient 45F **Admin Complaint**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed on top of reachin cooler on cook line. Cold Holding Blue Cheese 59F, Shredded Cheese 58F, Cut Lettuce 59F, Ambient 45F. Manager stated in unit since 10:30am. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed urinal in mens room out of order.

32-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice on top of reachin freezer unit near drive through. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Cook stated it was from night before and corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-53-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in lo boy Reachin Cooler on front counter Blue Cheese 48F, Creamer Cup 49F, Sour Cream 52F, Ambient 46F Manager moved items to another Reachin cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in mens bathroom. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to view any employee training records. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch while cooking on line. Cook removed watch after education. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal food pans stacked and wet nesting on storage shelf. **Warning**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in standup Reachin Freezer.

14-69-4

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walkin Cooler gasket with debris .

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent and surrounding tile with dust and black substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reachin Cooler out of service, manager waiting for service.

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave on back preparation area.

22-08-4

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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 Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Wendy's most recently scored 100 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 zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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 three times per year on average.

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