WENDY'S
5904 20 ST E, Ellenton FL 34221 · 941.722.5233
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019021907 | Mar 28, 2019 | Oct 9, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner stored next to single service to go bags in dry storage area. Manager removed chemical.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb inside dumpster area without vacuum breaker.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on make line of kitchen.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen soiled.
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.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed front storage room shelf legs pitted with rust.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Obviously shelves in front storage room rust pitted.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.