WENDY'S
5411 14 ST W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941.755.8703
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef chili start time 6:54am End time 9:03am (153F - Reheating) Person in charge stated it was a reheat and start time was time stamped at 6:54am. Person in charge voluntarily discharged chili.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019020622 | Mar 21, 2019 | Jun 5, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling tile shows water damage in dining room area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice cream machine.
Met inspection standards. 2 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 on hot food line raw shell eggs (111F - Hot Holding); sausage patties (117F - Hot Holding). educated person in charge on hot holding food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage from water in front dining area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice machine in main kitchen area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef chili start time 6:54am End time 9:03am (153F - Reheating) Person in charge stated it was a reheat and start time was time stamped at 6:54am. Person in charge voluntarily discharged chili.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed beef chili start time 6:54am End time 9:03am (153F - Reheating) Person in charge stated it was a reheat and start time was time stamped at 6:54am. Person in charge voluntarily discharged chili.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage room. Person in charge removed from floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted single service containers on cooks line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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3 Ceiling tile missing in dining room area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in front kitchen area employee preparing food with wrist watch. Person in charge had employee remove watch and wash hands.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area next to ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen by mop sink. Person in charge inverted.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer outside on East side of Building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in. Front kitchen area Coffee filter not covered. Person in charge covered coffee filter's.
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.