WENDY'S
5420 MANATEE AVE, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941.749.0577
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the front counter: Chili (130F - Reheating) Operator stated it started its reheat process over 2hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016023854 | May 2, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hands with cold water and no soap. Operator had them rewash their hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee wash their hands with cold water and no soap. Operator had them rewash their hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the front counter: Chili (130F - Reheating) Operator stated it started its reheat process over 2hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed on the front counter: Chili (130F - Reheating) Operator stated it started its reheat process over 2hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the back soap dispenser not functioning. Operator fixed the machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed them on shelves.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed the walk in freezer with ice buildup.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit doors self closing device broken.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on front line next to frosty machine. Operator replaced paper towel.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build-up in walk in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry at mop sink. Operator hung mop to dry.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed approximately 5 floor tiles missing at entrance of walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exterior door from kitchen without a self closer.
Jan 24, 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 and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in-walk in freezer.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior without having a self closer.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees with watches on.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at soda machine in dining room. Operator stated the soda machine was new and coke was coming back to check it. Employee mopped up water.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up in walk in freezer near and on door.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above the ice machine in the dining room.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6x2 inch hole in the ceiling tile next to the office.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the fryers and flat top grill soiled
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on exterior of boxes of food, shelves and floor.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 400ppm. Operator added water, sanitizer now reads 200ppm. Operator will call service contact person to adjust dispenser.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator stated cheese was put out at 10 am. Operator placed time stamp matching other items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans under shelf across from three compartment sink wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing handle on cover to reach in cooler near drive thru.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large build up of ice in the back of the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the floor behind fryers, as well as on the computer monitor above fryers.
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of sugar unlabeled in metal container next to iced tea machine. Operator labeled during inspection.
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