WENDY'S #13451
1000 TECHNOLOGY AVE, North Port FL 34289 · 941.294.0090
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 3 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 →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed self closing door not tight fitting at Men's Restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed dish machine inoperable.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 to Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom door not tight fitting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line with raw hamburgers in it the gasket is torn.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection 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. Observed no proof of document completed for new employees. Operator completed the documents during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting at dish shelf.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed visible soil at sanitizer solution next to Make Table. Operator replaced the quaternary sanitizer.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection 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 of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on fans at Walk in Cooler.
Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple serving spoons not inverted at prep table. Operator inverted the spoons.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted at ware washing area prep table. Operator inverted the utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked with no air flow at dish shelf. Educated the operator.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed dairy creamer not date marked at drive thru Reach in Drawers. Operator date marked the food item.
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. Operator able to provide the completed documents by the end of inspection.
Accumulation of rust like build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at various handwash sink locations at establishment. Educated the operator.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over frosty at Reach in Freezer. Operator removed the frosty from underneath open package of raw chicken.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Observed the documents completed by the end of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Educated the operator.
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.