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WENDY'S

5904 20 ST E, Ellenton FL 34221 · 941.722.5233

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats96
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5104038
Grade history
DEC 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

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--2019021907Mar 28, 2019Oct 9, 2019$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner stored next to single service to go bags in dry storage area. Manager removed chemical.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb inside dumpster area without vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter being utilized at mop sink without vacuum breaker attached to open hose connection.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on make line of kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign inside of women's bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
The state's own report →
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Small amount of tracking power pesticide under the equipment in the drive through area. Manager started the powder will be removed after closing tonight.
High priority/41-25-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda lines on the bag in box soda machine next to the walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/36-50-4
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed front storage room shelf legs pitted with rust.
Basic/14-33-4
Feb 11, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee wipe her nose then grab a to-go container. Operator had the employee wash their hands.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator helping on the cook line while wearing a watch. Instructed them on the proper food code.
Basic/13-07-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the door of the walk in freezer preventing it from closing fully.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no dates on water filters by soda rack.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Obviously shelves in front storage room rust pitted.
Basic/14-33-4
Jun 10, 2024Inspection 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one food employee with gold bracelet on wrist. Employee removed bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.