Wendy's
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Wendy's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for Venice sits at 79, putting Wendy's on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet. The employee removed the bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the entrance to the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
33-38-4
90
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside near the first drive-thru window.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee have bare hands in pants pockets then handle raw ground beef without washing hands.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray cleaner hanging near plastic single-service lids near the drive-thru window. The operator properly stored the spray chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the entrance to the front counter.
33-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
58
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee touch their hair and clothing with gloves on then handle a hamburger bun without changing gloves. The operator discarded the hamburger bun.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink at the entrance to the back of the house behind the front counter. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink behind the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle used for parmesan cheese not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle used for cut tomatoes not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the entrance to the back of the house behind the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the faucet at the handwashing sink near the entrance behind the front counter not working.
29-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with hair not pulled back, or no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish area.
24-08-4
58
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of window cleaner stored next to single service drinking cups at the drive-thru window. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for warewashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine not going through the sanitizing cycle. The operator set up the three compartment sink for warewashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the cook line. The operator provided paper towels to the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired 12/1/2021. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dishmachine not cycling properly. The operator set up the three compartment sink for warewashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag in box sodas stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the bag in box sodas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoops for multiple foods stored on top of container lids at the front line salad area. The operator removed the scoops for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed the toilet in the unisex bathroom not flushing. **Warning**
32-23-4
43
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “no waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Wendy's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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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