WENDY'S
WENDY'S in BRADENTON has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
5420 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida, 34209
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/14/2025
Inspection #: 3647025
Inspection Date: 7/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10916542
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing over the prep table.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing in the drive thru area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the handwashing sink signs missing from the handwashing sink at drive thru.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at drive thru window. Operator stocked. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8826681
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the walk in freezer door and on the door gaskets preventing the door from closing properly. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 7/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726652
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a grease build up under and behind the equipment in between the fryers and hot holding stations.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the walk in freezer door and on the door gaskets preventing the door from closing properly. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on grill door handle. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 1/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8449001
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove tiles next to bread and under microwave.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the walk in freezer door and on the door gaskets preventing the door from closing properly.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on grill door handle. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348349
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling light cover falling down from fixture and exposing bulbs.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed drive in employee washing dirty pans at triple sink and did not wash hands before touching clean dishes and equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Emailed documents to operator.