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WENDY'S

WENDY'S in BRADENTON has 11 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.6/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 11 reports on file

5100 CORTEZ RD W

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/29/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13501528

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer on cook line not at minimum ppm. Operator changed quaternary sanitizer bucket solution. Quaternary sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

9/3/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13501054

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/22/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10921665

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 basic

  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler on cook line . Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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 dish machine at 0ppm. Operator discontinued use and was using 3 compartment sink to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bathroom cleaners hanging next to handwash sink in front counter area. Employee removed cleaners and placed in chemical area. Corrected On-Site Warning

3/28/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10803216

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/20/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10724544

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in French fried onions on cook line. Operator removed handle from product. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster. Employee closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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 dish machine at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. Warning

1/6/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10723733

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 16-59-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed ware washing machine not dispensing sanitizer. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed ware washing machine was not dispensing sanitizer at the time of this callback inspection. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint

11/7/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8787862

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in cut tomato's on cooks line, touching product. Operator moved handle of scoop above product. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed faucet at mop sink with out a vaccum breaker. Warning
  • 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed ware washing machine not dispensing sanitizer. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

5/16/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8674037

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

5/15/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8673250

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water on floor in dining room at cabinet located next to drink dispenser. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet underneath hand sink across from front counter. Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 5 black flying insects in dining room at soda dispensing area. Warning

2/27/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8489619

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager separated pans **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds. Explained to employee the importance of handwashing. Employee rewashed hands Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs have an ambient 49. Manager put on ice. Explained to manager about adding the shell eggs to the Time as Public Control **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

8/31/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8386838

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line with no hair restraint.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup in walk in freezer.
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed approximately 3 one pound containers of strawberries in walk in cooler with mold like substance. Operator removed strawberries and discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed raw shell eggs and beef burgers being held on time but not marked on written plan. Advised operator to add raw shell eggs and beef burgers to time as a public health plan. Emailed plan to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**