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WENDY'S

4331 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Venice FL 34293 · 941-492-5166

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats94
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6804040
Grade history
FEB 25
MAR 25
JUL 25
MAY 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed colony ants on wall next to shake machine and on shake machine. Observed operator clean machine and wall.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 4 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed raw cases mold-like substance in ice chute of soda machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like-substance on ice chute at soda machine in dining room. Repeat 2-18-25
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 18, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of chute of ice machine in dining room.
Basic/22-20-5
Objectionable odors in ladies bathroom.
Basic/36-64-5
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed American cheese at cooks line at 50F cold holding and chocolate shake mix at front counter in frosty machine at 51F. Employee voluntarily disposed of both item.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese at cooks line at 50F cold holding and chocolate shake mix at front counter in frosty machine at 51F. Employee voluntarily disposed of both item.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Intermediate/11-05-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Intermediate/53A-14-4/Warning
Nov 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed colony ants on wall next to shake machine and on shake machine. Observed operator clean machine and wall.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink quaternary sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Observed operator change sink to chlorine sanitizer and test at 50 parts per million.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 21, 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
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter by chili warmer in prep area. Observed operator remove chemical spray bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile in storage room next to front counter with signs of water damage.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some vents in dining area with dust and mold-like substance on them.
Basic/36-34-5

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.