WENDY'S
1601 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida, 34239
Southside Village
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food product stored on the floor of the inside walk in freezer, and observed cases of shortening stored on the floor of the kitchen and back storage area. Operator placed items off the floor. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee drink stored with customer food in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the drink. Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage build up on the pad around the dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the back hood filters.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in freezer fan covers. Repeat Violation
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed for home use insecticide stored inside the establishment. The operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dish detergent stored above boxes of said in the back storage area. Operator removed the detergent. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
9
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 an employee prepping food while wearing a watch. Operator had the employee take off the watch. Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed the back warewashing area with standing water.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up behind the dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the walk in freezer fan covers soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease build up on the cook line behind the equipment.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary.
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the triple sink at 0ppm quaternary. Operator changed out the sanitizer bag and remeasured at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sliced cheese not time marked. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hr. Operator labeled cheese accordingly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up behind the dumpster.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in freezer fan covers.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop kept in its bucket in the janitor closet. Operator hung the mop. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls behind the fryer and flattop with a build up of grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/1/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of a black substance on the interior of the drive thru ice machine. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers above the ware-washing area with standing water. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed oil on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls behind the fryer and flattop with a build up of grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked shell eggs and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Operator washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for approximately 6 seconds. Operator had employee rewards hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front line: Strawberry ice cream (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the food had been out for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed food in the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chemical cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/1/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease build up on the ceiling vents in the dishwashing area and kitchen hallway. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease and food debris build up on the walls behind the flat top and fryer on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed portable fire extinguisher in cook area overcharged. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile vent above the triple sink As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease build up on the ceiling vents in the dishwashing area and kitchen hallway.
- 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 employee phone on food prep table. Employee removed phone. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the exterior packaging of food in the inside and outside walk in freezers. Employees removed ice from packages. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease and food debris build up on the walls behind the flat top and fryer on the cook line.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee storing food outside and touching exterior doors and then change tasks to handle clean equipment without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front cook line: Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs (Ambient 50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2hrs. Operator stored them in the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front dry storage area and on the cook line, and observed a bottle containing cleaning fluid stored above boxed and bagged soda in the box an bag soda storage area. Operator removed chemical bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to fill up a container. Operator removed container and instructed employees that the sink was only for hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed portable fire extinguisher in cook area overcharged. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).