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WENDY'S

5741 CLARK RD, Sarasota FL 34233

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats84
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6803355
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Blue Cheese in top of Reachin Cooler on line at 58F. Manager relocated to freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024016216Feb 6, 2024Apr 18, 2024$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 19, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed machine in use without sanitizing, 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed chicken 49F in bottom and sour cream 68F in top of reach in cooler at end of cook line near drive through. Manager moved chicken and sour cream to walkin freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Feb 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed urinal in mens room out of order.
Basic/32-05-4/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice on top of reachin freezer unit near drive through. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on top of reachin cooler on cook line. Cold Holding Blue Cheese 59F, Shredded Cheese 58F, Cut Lettuce 59F, Ambient 45F
High priority/01B-02-5/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed on top of reachin cooler on cook line. Cold Holding Blue Cheese 59F, Shredded Cheese 58F, Cut Lettuce 59F, Ambient 45F. Manager stated in unit since 10:30am. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed urinal in mens room out of order.
Basic/32-05-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice on top of reachin freezer unit near drive through. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Blue Cheese in top of Reachin Cooler on line at 58F. Manager relocated to freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.