Wendy's
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Wendy's 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored over food products in their front storage area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease build up on the wall behind the flattop. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed a hole in the inside walk in freezer fan covers and observed that the outside walk in freezer fan covers were rusted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line the front counter reach in cooler shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the warewashing ceiling vents.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in the walk in cooler with other food. Operator removed food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in both the inside and outside walk in freezers.
14-69-4
78
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer fan covers damaged. Observed outside walk in freezer fan covers rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of grease on the walls behind the flat top and exhaust hoods. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (48F - Cold Holding) Food stored in walk in cooler. Manager stated earlier delivery with door being open. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed blue cheese, cheddar cheese, and cut tomatoes on time as a public health control in the cook line area with no time marks. Manager stated the items were on time for approximately 30 minutes. Manager placed time marks on the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pick items up from the floor then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup black mold like substance on the edges of the coffee machine in the front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of grease on the walls behind the flat top and exhaust hoods. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a 3x1 inch hole in the ceiling tile above the front counter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer fan covers damaged. Observed outside walk in freezer fan covers rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
52
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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 plan to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed vent damaged leaving hole in corner above drive through.
36-32-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in dry storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on Walkin Cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
78
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” 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 95 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 one violation 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 three times per year on average.
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