WENDY'S
1601 S TAMIAMI TR, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941-364-8015
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed half and half at 50F. Ambient cooler temperature 47F. Manager to remove product until corrected.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 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 in both walk in freezers.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on walk in cooler fan cover.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.Observed employee touch raw hamburger, then open walk in cooler door to get more without handwashing. Employee washed hands after education.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on floor. Manager moved to designated location.
Met inspection standards. 2 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 reachin freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in bathrooms and in triple sink areas.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed half and half at 50F. Ambient cooler temperature 47F. Manager to remove product until corrected.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard in bottom of Reachin Cooler next to deep fryers.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks in Walkin Cooler next to customers food. Manager corrected by relocating.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walkin Cooler not working, manager stated waiting for part. Reachin Cooler on front line not maintaining at proper temperature.
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