DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

WENDY'S

19680 Cochran Boulevard
Florida, 33948
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718260

  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not shielded at cookline.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil inside the basin of drive-thru handwash sink. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager: Michael Cruz. Operator able to provide during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788632

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting at dish shelf above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 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 cheese sauce 128F at steam table next to the Make Table. Operator placed in microwave to reheat to a minimum of 165F. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large garbage container blocking the drive thru handwash sink. Operator removed the large garbage can and placed smaller garbage container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 5/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8681118

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hat over his hair/head. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked at dish shelf above the 3 compartment sink. Educated the operator. Operator removed from stacking to allow air flow. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in Cooler at drive thru inoperable. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at drive thru handwash sink.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands approximately 3-5 seconds. Educated the employee. The employee repeated the process by washing hands for at least 10-15 seconds. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 strips of bacon at kitchen handwash sink next to office, across Flat Grill.

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499324

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in Cooler inoperable at drive thru.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over cookie dough at Reach in Freezer. Operator removed the cookie dough to the Walk in Freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator able to provide during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at drive thru handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384279

  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at front counter handwash sink. Operator placed trash can at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager, Michele Lindsay. Able to provide by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil at drive thru handwash sink. Operator removed the utensil from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site