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WENDY'S

1601 S TAMIAMI TR, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941-364-8015

Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats84
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6801627
Grade history
NOV 23
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 4 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2024Inspection 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 and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in both walk in freezers.
Basic/14-69-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on walk in cooler fan cover.
Basic/36-50-4
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on floor. Manager moved to designated location.
/45-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 29, 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 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.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in bathrooms and in triple sink areas.
Basic/36-64-5
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard in bottom of Reachin Cooler next to deep fryers.
Basic/14-05-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks in Walkin Cooler next to customers food. Manager corrected by relocating.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walkin Cooler not working, manager stated waiting for part. Reachin Cooler on front line not maintaining at proper temperature.
Basic/14-11-5

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.