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WENDY'S #13390

2517 SKYLINE BLVD, Cape Coral FL 33914 · 239-402-1001

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607706
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager is moving raw hamburgers and cheese into walk-in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of oil and food debris at fryer station.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2026 · Build up still exists Time Extended
Jul 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Fan guard damaged and is falling down in microwave on cooks line.
Intermediate/14-04-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of oil and food debris at fryer station.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at mop sink leaking water due to damaged vacuum breaker.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Jan 9, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Food stored on floor. Case of burger patty's and a case of potato on floor of walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup inside reach in freezer on cooks line.
Basic/14-69-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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 cook touching cloths pants and shirt while engaging in food preparation. The DM educated cook and had him wash hands after discussion.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. The DM stated the high temperature measuring device was ordered.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Corrective Action Taken
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed handwashing sink beside front counter has low water pressure.
Intermediate/27-17-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Open dumpster lid. The manager stated they have requested another dumpster through the city.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside cook line. The operator placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jan 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager is moving raw hamburgers and cheese into walk-in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside ice cream machine. Paper towels was placed at hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 48F. The manager stated she was calling maintenance to have walk-in cooler serviced.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator did remove jewelry during inspection.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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 cook touching shirt and pants while engaging in food preparation. Educated manager on proper hand washing after touching face, cloths or face while engaging in food preparation.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in hand washing sink beside microwave. The manager removed container from hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine soiled in dining area. The manager had the soda machine wiped down during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Observed operator close dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected above hand washing sink behind front counter. The manager placed coffee filters in close container.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.