WENDY'S

8037 South Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 8/21/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches and a bracelet.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a missing light shield in the dry storage area above single-service items.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in the reach in coolers.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor from the three compartment sink.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink.
Food Inspector #8720549
2024-08-21
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 1/24/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8596481
2024-01-24
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 1/23/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket stored hanging near single-use portion cups in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the jacket. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored in a holder soiled with a black substance. Repeat Violation
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the scoop used for blue cheese crumbles stored on top of the container lid. The operator replaced and properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves touch clothing then handle ready to eat hamburger buns with out changing gloves. The operator discarded the hamburger buns. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator stated the above food items have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the items in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food Inspector #8510863
2024-01-23
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 9/27/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling tiles in the front storage area.
  • 22-13-5:Basic - Coffee maker not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed an accumulation of debris on the coffee maker.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in the mop sink area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the holder for the ice scoop at the ice machine soiled with a black substance.
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee handled raw ground beef and then handled the walk in freezer door handle without washing hands. The employee sanitized the door handle and washed hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the nozzle for the self service soda dispenser soiled with a slime like substance. The operator cleaned the nozzle.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. The operator removed the food from the sink. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8342504
2023-09-27
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).