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WENDY'S

15021 TAMIAMI TRAIL, North Port FL 34287

Last inspected Oct 21, 2024 · 6 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6803713
Grade history
SEP 23
JAN 24
JAN 24
MAY 24
OCT 24
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024037825May 24, 2024Jul 25, 2024$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed handwash sink at drive thru takes several minutes to reach 85F.
Intermediate/27-18-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
May 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Observed: Employee touched soiled cell phone and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the manager. Priority: High Priority
High priority/12A-28-4
Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open bag of raw chicken over open bag of cooked sausage at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/
Observed: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter above Deep Fryers. The manager has 1 of the hood filter not placed in the exhaust system due to excessive smoke in the kitchen. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-42-4
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at Reach in Freezer. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filter exposed to air contaminants above coffee machine. Operator replaced with new filters in a plastic bag. Priority: Basic
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open bag of raw chicken over open bag of cooked sausage at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the form which was completed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above soda fountain machine at dining area.
Basic/36-36-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handles. Operator removed the tongs to a upper shelf.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over french toast sticks at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in wringer of mop bucket. Operator removed from the wringer to hang the mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed employee hand sink with 76.2 hot water located at drive thru window.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping salads with bracelet on.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on the floor in dry storage by grease tank.
Basic/36-22-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in walls through out dining room.
Basic/36-24-5
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an objectionable sewer odor in the mens room.
Basic/36-64-5
Vent/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed vent in dining room broken.
Basic/36-32-5

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.