WENDY'S

WENDY'S in FORT MYERS has 13 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 13 reports on file

3783 Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/22/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13463255

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf over three compartment sink.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door at cooks line. Operator removed tongs Corrected On-Site

7/16/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13462857

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

7/16/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13461867

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 1 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind reach in cooler closest to manager office with buildup of food and debris behind it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15-20 live small flying insects by soda syrup rack system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed 4 flying insects by the soda rack next to the mop sink. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2-3 live roaches going into cove molding by rear exit door to kitchen and coming out of electrical panel above the molding. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed 4 live roaches on the to go bag area by front counter. **Time Extended**

7/15/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 13460984

Facility Temporarily Closed

4 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15-20 dead roaches on glue trap under hot holding unit at end of cook's line. Warning
  • 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind reach in cooler closest to manager office with buildup of food and debris behind it. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed insulin pen in reach in cooler by front counter. Operator removed item and placed in a sealed container isolated from food in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15-20 live small flying insects by soda syrup rack system. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2-3 live roaches going into cove molding by rear exit door to kitchen and coming out of electrical panel above the molding. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5-10 rodent droppings around and on soda rack close to mop sink. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink end of cook's line by burger reach in cooler. Warning

4/11/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10817339

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap of daylight under rear exit door in back kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer missing in reach in cooler in drive through area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**

4/10/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10816337

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 8 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap of daylight under rear exit door in back kitchen area. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under three compartment sink and into corner of paper goods storage. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors between and under fryers and hot table on cook's line with buildup of food and oil. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer missing in reach in cooler in drive through area. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of dust behind soda dispenser in drive through area. Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed crack in sink basin of three compartment sink leaking water onto floor. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 8-10 small flying insects over drain of mop sink, observed approximately 8-10 small flying insects in dining room landing on upholstery and chair backs. Operator called Pest control to service location. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint

1/21/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8837597

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet and watch while preparing food on cook's line.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans above three compartment sink wet nesting.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer missing in reach in cooler on drive through. Hook was visible, but, thermometer missing. Ambient temperature taken 41F.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in drive through area. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

7/24/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8837197

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

7/23/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8740360

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of grease and food debris behind hot fries holding counter. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust buildup on wall behind fountain soda machine in drive thru area. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10-15 small flying insects in back of soda syrup rack, paper goods and chemical storage. Did not observe insects landing on food contact surfaces. Warning

12/7/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8520482

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food on cook's line.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of flat top. Operator moved tongs to dish area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10/7/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8519712

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

10/6/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8516986

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 3 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile by paper good storage.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food on cook's line.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10-15 rodent droppings on soda syrup storage shelf.

10/3/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8361855

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint.