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WENDY'S

14890 SIX MILE CYPRESS, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239-454-2563

Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats94
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4605029
Grade history
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 around mop sink area, 15 on boxes and walls near triple sink.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025056000Jul 11, 2025Oct 23, 2025$400
7--2024066113Sep 20, 2024Jan 6, 2025$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk 52F cold hold, creamer 49F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk storage reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Intermediate/05-05-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front salad storage reach in cooler at togo window.
Basic/14-33-4
Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Operator changed solution with new solution. Rechecked concentration at 300 ppm quaternary ammonium.
Basic/16-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in center of kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around and inside mop sink, broken, chipped or missing.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 11 on boxes, ceiling of dry storage near walk-in cooler, 8 around mop sink and on boxes nearby. 4 above ice machine in front part of kitchen. 15 in dining room, on ceiling/walls in front and sides of front counter. No insects on food or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in center of kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Corners, edges of ceiling tiles, along with supports holding tiles in place, soiled and/or rusted, primarily in back part of kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around and inside mop sink, broken, chipped or missing.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by fryers. Operator began removing ice.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In back part of kitchen, steam well right, cooked beef chili (108F - Reheating), reheating for exactly 2 hours per operator. Operator turned up heat, after 15 minutes chili only reached 122F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In back part of kitchen, steam well right, cooked beef chili (108F - Reheating), reheating for exactly 2 hours per operator. Operator turned up heat, after 15 minutes chili only reached 122F.
High priority/03E-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gaskets on reach-in cooler by drive thru window.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in drive thru area, chipped tiles and missing grout leading to standing water.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer far back left side cook line. Also in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back part of kitchen, vents, surrounding tiles, places between ceiling tiles soiled with dust and rust.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 on ceiling and shelving dry storage area in back of kitchen, 10 by back entrance to kitchen near used cooking oil. 10 by triple sink and ice machine area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in right side of kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back part of kitchen, vents, surrounding tiles, places between ceiling tiles soiled with dust and rust.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in tall silver reach-in freezer on cook line near office.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen, both drink machine ice chutes.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit May 8, 2024 · Observed Black mold like substance around top of ice bin interior door in kitchen.and around inside of self serve machines in dining room. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back part of kitchen and by back drive thru window, vents and surrounding tiles with accumulation of dust. Also heavy dust near some vents in dining room.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit May 8, 2024 · Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back part of kitchen and by back drive thru window, vents and surrounding tiles with accumulation of dust. Time Extended
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mop sink faucet and associated equipment heavily soiled.
Basic/36-50-4/Warning/Return visit May 8, 2024 · Observed mop sink faucet soiled and cold water faucet handle missing. Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls by back drive thru window and back of cook line with accumulation of dust. Edges of wall and ceiling connection throughout kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit May 8, 2024 · Observed Walls by back drive thru window and back of cook line with accumulation of dust. Edges of wall and ceiling connection throughout kitchen soiled. Time Extended
May 3, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 around mop sink area, 15 on boxes and walls near triple sink.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter drop in cooler by front of cook line, half and half (68F - Cold Holding) for approximately 15 minutes per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded the half and half containers.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen, both drink machine ice chutes.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back part of kitchen and by back drive thru window, vents and surrounding tiles with accumulation of dust. Also heavy dust near some vents in dining room.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bibb in box soda containers on floor by mop sink.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of tall silver reach-in-cooler at front of kitchen next to shake machine
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mop sink faucet and associated equipment heavily soiled.
Basic/36-50-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls by back drive thru window and back of cook line with accumulation of dust. Edges of wall and ceiling connection throughout kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb in dumpster area.
High priority/29-34-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside large ice maker at ice chute and walls.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on food shelf across from office door. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash and food debris on ground around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4

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