WENDY'S
1601 Del Prado Boulevard South
Cape Coral, Florida, 33990
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone prep table. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Outside vinyl siding close to front entrance door tore.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personnel food not segregated public food in walk-in cooler. The manager moved personnel food to another location in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager discarded the cracked eggs. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in women's restroom.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding heavily soiled behind ice machine.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys, pen and cell phone on prep table. The operator removed items from prep table beside chili reheating station. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in walk-in cooler. The manager removed open bottle of water from walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping face while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on not touching skin or cloths while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/12/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler behind front counter gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Observed No Proof of Bodily Fluids. Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: The person in charge refused to provide CFM during CB Inspection. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. The manager was not aware of employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: The person in charge could not provide Proof of Employee Training Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Observed No Proof of Employee Reporting Agreement. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in dining area is torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure at hand washing sink behind front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table beside drive up window. The cell phone was removed from prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in dining area is torn. Warning
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - 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 cook wiping hands on pants and shirt while preparing hamburgers. Educated operator on proper hand washing and not touching cloths or face while preparing food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure at hand washing sink behind front counter. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler behind front counter gasket torn. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs (109F - Hot Holding) in kitchen near deep frier. The manager discarded eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. The manager was not aware of employee training. Warning
- 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. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).