Wendy's

8037 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231

American

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Wendy's appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches and a bracelet.

13-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a missing light shield in the dry storage area above single-service items.

38-07-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in the reach in coolers.

05-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor from the three compartment sink.

29-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink.

42-01-4

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee handled raw ground beef and then handled the walk in freezer door handle without washing hands. The employee sanitized the door handle and washed hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

12A-27-4

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

12A-19-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the nozzle for the self service soda dispenser soiled with a slime like substance. The operator cleaned the nozzle.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. The operator removed the food from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling tiles in the front storage area.

36-34-5

Basic - Coffee maker not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed an accumulation of debris on the coffee maker.

22-13-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in the mop sink area.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the holder for the ice scoop at the ice machine soiled with a black substance.

10-12-5

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile with black mold like substance in the front storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

8 minor violations.

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Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in dry storage area missing the proper shield.

38-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler door soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink near three compartment sink clogged. Operator unclogged the drain for the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with mold like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with black mold like substance in front storage area.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near bag in box sodas.

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed bag in box sodas stored under leaking water carbonator. Operator moved bag in box soda. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-52-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Aug 21, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

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

Wendy's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wendy's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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