WENDY'S 11897
4201 53 AVE E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941-751-1244
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024053982 | Aug 7, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Person in charge had all employees working sign agreement.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cooks line reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Outer opening not protected with self-closing door.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line bleu cheese (64F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (66F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (65F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods.Person in charge stated the food products had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and transferred to the reach in cooler.
Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area and by walk-in cooler.Person in charge mopped up water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoof filters soiled with grease. Observed in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance in reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on north side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a wrist watch on wrist. Employee removed watch and washed hands.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of building.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave.
Aug 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area employee cleaning with gloves on hands. Employee removed soiled gloves,put on clean gloves, failed to wash hands before putting on clean. Employee fill cooked French fry container touching the top part of fry's with glove. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee discarded fry's,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler Raw Ground Beef over packets of salad dressing. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area employee cleaning with gloves on hands. Employee removed soiled gloves,put on clean gloves, failed to wash hands before putting on clean. Employee fill cooked French fry container touching the top part of fry's with glove. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee discarded fry's,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Floor area covered with standing water in front of reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Grill hood filters soiled with grease Observed in main kitchen area across from fryers, soiled gaskets with black mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw Ground Beef over Ice Cream mix. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Grill hood filters soiled with grease Observed in main kitchen area across from fryers, soiled gaskets with black mold like substance.
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Person in charge filled soap dispenser.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee with wrist watch preparing food. Educated Person in charge on jewelry. Person in charge had employee remove watch and wash hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed in Walk in freezer in back area of kitchen bags of ice stored on floor. Person in charge stated no food delivery today. Person in charge removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in fryer area Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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