WENDY'S

1601 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida, 34239
Southside Village
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8834519

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in both walk in freezers.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on walk in cooler fan cover.

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780139

  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.Observed employee touch raw hamburger, then open walk in cooler door to get more without handwashing. Employee washed hands after education. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on floor. Manager moved to designated location. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8478845

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in reachin freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in bathrooms and in triple sink areas.

Inspection Date: 8/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378997

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard in bottom of Reachin Cooler next to deep fryers.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks in Walkin Cooler next to customers food. Manager corrected by relocating. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walkin Cooler not working, manager stated waiting for part. Reachin Cooler on front line not maintaining at proper temperature.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed half and half at 50F. Ambient cooler temperature 47F. Manager to remove product until corrected.