WENDY'S
2501 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 239-303-2063
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 14 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 by mop sink and nearby bread racks, 5 on boxes in back dry storage, five on ceiling and walls by front register area. In dining room, approximately 20 on ceiling and wall by front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024055859 | Sep 24, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 | $800 |
| 7--2024051654 | Jul 29, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee raw beef over the top of ready-to-eat mayonnaise in walk-in cooler. Operator completely removed employee raw beef from walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) on cook line. Refilled sanitizer dispensing automatically at at 100ppm, recommend operator mix manually to manufacturer's instructions and test each batch.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Under left side triple sink in back kitchen, large electrical attachment pulled out of wall. By drive thru window, ice cream machine cord at wall hookup to left damaged.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed gray-like substance on wall caulking behind front service handwash sink.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drop in cooler by front line chili, half and half (49F - Cold Holding) for 15 minutes per operator. Operator iced Down foods for rapid cooling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drink machine top by drive through window, top of hot holding unit next to fryer.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of drink machine at drive through window. Operator cleaned
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands at dishwashing area handwash sink, rubbing with soap 5 seconds. Spoke with employee and manager, employee rewashed hands properly before returning to work.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On cook line drop-in cooler by grill raw shell eggs (57F ambient - Cold Holding) for less than 2 hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler, ambient temperature 40F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of soda machine by drive through soiled.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by drive thru. Operator placed towels at sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at main handwash sink at front of men's restroom. Technician arrived at time of inspection to service.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters in back dry storage area. Operator placed in bag.
Nov 25, 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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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Corner of cook line, top part drop in cooler raw shell eggs (50F ambient - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator moved eggs into walk-in cooler, ambient temperature 41F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of drink machine by drive thru window soiled.
Sep 24, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust and disrepair to ceiling vents and tiles to left side entrance into restaurant.
Floor in disrepair in walk-in cooler, beginning to warp and trap debris between cracks.
Sep 24, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 by mop sink area. Approximately 50 in back prep area, focused on box washed and wrapped potatoes under middle prep station, in direct contact with potatoes- see stop sale. 4 in drive through area around bottom of equipment, 30 on wall/ceiling by registers at front. In dining room and bathroom hallway 20 on ceiling.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approximately 50 in back prep area, focused on box washed and wrapped potatoes under middle prep station, in direct contact with potatoes.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust and disrepair to ceiling vents and tiles to left side entrance into restaurant.
Floor in disrepair in walk-in cooler, beginning to warp and trap debris between cracks.
Jul 31, 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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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back of kitchen.
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 by mop sink and nearby bread racks, 5 on boxes in back dry storage, five on ceiling and walls by front register area. In dining room, approximately 20 on ceiling and wall by front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back of kitchen.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Operator hung the hose to restore air gap.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not properly reheating to allow temperature of degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. cooked beef chili in back kitchen (62F at 9:20 to 72F at 9:40 - Reheating), per operator reheating a total time of 1 hour 40 minutes. Operator placed entire tray in preheated oven for rapid reheating. Provided operator with reheating handout.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef chili in front of kitchen (112F - Hot Holding) for 1 hour per operator. Operator stirred chili, temperature 137F.
Feb 20, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. By front counter in drop in cooler, half and half (45F - Cold Holding); individual creams (49F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded the foods.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed tomatoes in back kitchen. Discussed with manage need to wash produce before cutting.
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.