WENDY'S
13417 S MCCALL RD, Port Charlotte FL 33981 · 941.698.9445
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 125F at drive thru Warmer Holding Unit. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (60F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (56F - Cold Holding) in the 2-drawer cold holding unit behind the front counter. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the above foods.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on raw hamburger reach in cooler door handles on the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket torn.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a spoon handle used for grated cheese not stored above the food in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the spoon.
Jan 12, 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
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris underneath shelves at Walk in Freezer. Operator cleaned the food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior ceiling of microwave with food debris. Operator cleaned the food debris.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at dumpster hose bibb.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler inoperable at kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on the floor under shelves at Walk in Freezer. Operator cleaned the food debris off the floor.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed excessive trash buildup interior of dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed the lid.
Mar 19, 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
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food stain inside the microwave oven. Operator cleaned the stain.
Oct 1, 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 or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw chicken over fully cooked sausage at Reach in Freezer. Operator removed the sausage to the Walk in Freezer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked on dish shelf at 3 compartment sink. Operator separated the containers to allow air flow.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 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 fully cooked French toast sticks at Reach in Freezer. Operator removed the french toast from underneath the raw chicken.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior of establishment by main entrance door.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spray bottle inside the front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the item.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at front counter handwash sink. Operator placed waste receptacle at handwash sink.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 125F at drive thru Warmer Holding Unit. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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 completed the documents during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior Walk in Freezer.
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