WENDYS #12397
7977 DANI DR SUITE 100, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 941-953-1808
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked potato (105F - Hot Holding) in warming tray on cook line.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked potato (105F - Hot Holding) in warming tray on cook line.
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. Manager unable to show proof of employee food handler training. A call was made and a photo of the training completion was sent.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Out of order sign on dishmachine, the manager states it is not working.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored with single service items on shelf, the manager removed the purse.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting over 2 compartment sink, the manager removed the items to be washed again.
Floor area near soda dispenser covered with standing water.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean metal container above 2 compartment sink, the manager removed the label.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed soda dispenser leaking water onto the floor.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing or damaged at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee personal item - purse stored in or above single-service items. The operator removed the item.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers near 3 compartment sink. The operator separated for proper drying.
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed back flow preventer at mop sink is not functional and needs to be replaced.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding missing at back exit door.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dish machine not properly sanitizing.Observed operator is using 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
Employee handled raw ground beef and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee handled raw ground beef then handle burger press handle without washing hands. Explained the importance of handwashing.
Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed back flow preventer at mop sink is not functional and needs to be replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on ice machine baffle in the dining room soda dispenser, operator cleaned.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding missing at back exit door.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed data plate worn off of dish machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with rubber wristbands on their arms. Operator spoke with employee.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around three compartment sink.
Jan 28, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in freezer by drive through window. Operator has purchased gasket and is waiting for service to install new gasket.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled gasket on reach in cooler for meat patties.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling tile in dry storage area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tile in floor between cook line and walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by first drive through window. Observed ice buildup on fan unit in walk in freezer.
Oct 12, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line: American cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states that item was just portioned this morning, operator pulled cheese to move to walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of juice on shelf in cooler above raw burger Pattie's. Operator voluntarily discarded item.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood vents as missing operator states that filters were cleaned last night and need to be placed back in the hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer under fryers.
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