WENDY'S
9301 Knights Drive
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and freezer behind the door handles soiled. Repeat Violation
- 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 open bag of raw chicken over cooked sausage at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior hose bibb at back entrance of the kitchen. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on back of walk in cooler handle.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at Make Table. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed no gasket at Walk in Cooler door. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at bottom of Reach in Freezer. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef 55F due to cold holding unit not plugged in by accident. Operator removed the beef and placed in Walk in Cooler to cool to 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at back exterior hose Bibb. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing gasket at Walk in Cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at prep area. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old labels at dish shelf above 3 compartment sink. Operator removed the old labels and washed, rinsed, and sanitized the containers. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker at the wrong location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker at the wrong location of splitter. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb at exterior back door of establishment. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area and frontline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed date of 01/19/23. According to the manufacturer label, cartridge needs to be replaced every 12 months.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease/debris buildup behind Deep Fryers and underneath shelves at interior Walk in Freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at prep area. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior back of establishment next to the entrance door. Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker at wrong location on mop sink. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by box of romaine lettuce next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed the box. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline. Educated the operator.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chili 122F at front counter steam table. Operator discarded the food item.
- 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 chili 122F at front counter steam table. Operator discarded the food item.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker in wrong location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at multiple exterior hose bibbs at back of establishment.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. No AC in restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Observed in the process of being repaired. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: The establishment in the process of conducting repairs. **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: The establishment in the process of repairs. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout establishments. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Observed ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout establishments. **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields covered by plastic. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: The establishment in the process of renovating. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).