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WENDYS #12397

WENDYS #12397 located in FORT MYERS has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

7977 DANI DR SUITE 100

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463234

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding missing at back exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: observed cove moulding still missing. **Time Extended**
  • 29-39-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Back flow preventer on order according to the operator. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10864393

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding missing at back exit door.
  • 16-01-4:Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed data plate worn off of dish machine.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - 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.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around three compartment sink.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-39-4:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8832049

  • 14-11-5:Basic - 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.

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786046

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling tile in dry storage area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tile in floor between cook line and walk in cooler.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled gasket on reach in cooler for meat patties.

Inspection Date: 10/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8516894

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384733

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - 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.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer under fryers.