WENDY'S
14491 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-694-8108
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 8 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 melted cheese at 92F in heat well for less than 1 hour. Operator reheated to 191F
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover vents in air unit inside walk in cooler with buildup of dust and debris.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed floor drain missing under three compartment sink. Operator replaced drain cover during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from water filter system above commercial ice machine.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wear a watch while preparing food on cook’s line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed scooter blocking rear exit door marked as an exit. Operator moved scooter. Priority: Reporting
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with cleaning agent on prep table across from three compartment sink. Operator removed from table.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed cart blocking rear fire exit door next to walk in cooler. Operator removed cart.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a cloth bracelet on wrist while preparing food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets in reach in freezer on cook's line.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted cheese at 92F in heat well for less than 1 hour. Operator reheated to 191F
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed floor drain cover missing under three compartment sink. Per operator cover is on order.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hood system by fryers.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed lights flickering over cook's line. Operator has work order in place.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands and begin preparing ready to eat sandwich. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance inside ice machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen queso and chili base thawing in prep sink at room temperature. Operator turned on cold water over items.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed whole tomatoes over sliced ready to eat tomatoes. Operator moved sliced tomatoes above unwashed produce.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in men's bathroom handicap stall. Operator refilled during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris under shelf in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf in dry storage closet next to front counter with buildup of dry sauce.
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