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WENDY'S

5411 14 ST W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941.755.8703

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats78
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5101633
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding 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.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2019020622Mar 21, 2019Jun 5, 2019$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice cream machine.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03B-01-6
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage from water in front dining area.
Basic/36-32-5
Jul 29, 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 in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 15, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice machine in main kitchen area.
Basic/14-69-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
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. 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.
High priority/03E-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage room. Person in charge removed from floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted single service containers on cooks line.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
3 Ceiling tile missing in dining room area.
Basic/36-36-4
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.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area next to ice machine.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen by mop sink. Person in charge inverted.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in. Front kitchen area Coffee filter not covered. Person in charge covered coffee filter's.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.