WENDY'S
2989 EXECUTIVE DR, Venice FL 34292
Last inspected Jul 22, 2025 · 6 visits since July 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.
JUL 23
DEC 23
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee have bare hands in pants pockets then handle raw ground beef without washing hands.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potato (129F - Hot Holding). The operator stated the potato had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the potato.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind the soda machine.
Jan 21, 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
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet. The employee removed the bracelet.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the entrance to the front counter.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee have bare hands in pants pockets then handle raw ground beef without washing hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray cleaner hanging near plastic single-service lids near the drive-thru window. The operator properly stored the spray chemical.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside near the first drive-thru window.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the entrance to the front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit blocked by a cart filled with cardboard. The operator moved the cart.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee touch their hair and clothing with gloves on then handle a hamburger bun without changing gloves. The operator discarded the hamburger bun.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink at the entrance to the back of the house behind the front counter. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink behind the front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with hair not pulled back, or no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle used for parmesan cheese not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle used for cut tomatoes not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the entrance to the back of the house behind the front counter.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the faucet at the handwashing sink near the entrance behind the front counter not working.
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor of the walk in freezer.
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for warewashing.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine not going through the sanitizing cycle. The operator set up the three compartment sink for warewashing.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of window cleaner stored next to single service drinking cups at the drive-thru window. The operator properly stored the spray bottle.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the cook line. The operator provided paper towels to the handwashing sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired 12/1/2021.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dishmachine not cycling properly. The operator set up the three compartment sink for warewashing.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag in box sodas stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the bag in box sodas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor of the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoops for multiple foods stored on top of container lids at the front line salad area. The operator removed the scoops for cleaning.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed the toilet in the unisex bathroom not flushing.
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