WENDY'S
8037 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34231
Last inspected Aug 21, 2024 · 4 visits since September 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches and a bracelet.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a missing light shield in the dry storage area above single-service items.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in the reach in coolers.
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Open dumpster lid.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor from the three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves touch clothing then handle ready to eat hamburger buns with out changing gloves. The operator discarded the hamburger buns.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator stated the above food items have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the items in the reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket stored hanging near single-use portion cups in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the jacket.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored in a holder soiled with a black substance.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the scoop used for blue cheese crumbles stored on top of the container lid. The operator replaced and properly stored the scoop.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee handled raw ground beef and then handled the walk in freezer door handle without washing hands. The employee sanitized the door handle and washed hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the nozzle for the self service soda dispenser soiled with a slime like substance. The operator cleaned the nozzle.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. The operator removed the food from the sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling tiles in the front storage area.
Coffee maker not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed an accumulation of debris on the coffee maker.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in the mop sink area.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the holder for the ice scoop at the ice machine soiled with a black substance.
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