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WENDY'S

3206 NW TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 941-627-0040

Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats92
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1800496
Grade history
MAR 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw chicken over raw fish at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray at front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the tray.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. Educated the operator.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stack on top of each other at dish shelf.
Basic/24-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen/ware washing area handwash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor underneath shelves at Walk in Freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris and ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw chicken over raw fish at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed handwash sign at handwash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/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.