DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

WENDY'S

4331 Tamiami Trail
Venice, Florida, 34293
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8888198

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet. The employee removed the bracelet. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the entrance to the front counter. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780750

  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the entrance to the front counter.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee have bare hands in pants pockets then handle raw ground beef without washing hands.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray cleaner hanging near plastic single-service lids near the drive-thru window. The operator properly stored the spray chemical. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside near the first drive-thru window.
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit blocked by a cart filled with cardboard. The operator moved the cart. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8457100

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with hair not pulled back, or no hair restraint.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish area.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle used for parmesan cheese not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Repeat Violation
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle used for cut tomatoes not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the entrance to the back of the house behind the front counter.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the faucet at the handwashing sink near the entrance behind the front counter not working.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee touch their hair and clothing with gloves on then handle a hamburger bun without changing gloves. The operator discarded the hamburger bun.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink at the entrance to the back of the house behind the front counter. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink behind the front counter. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8456499

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor of the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379698

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired 12/1/2021. Warning
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dishmachine not cycling properly. The operator set up the three compartment sink for warewashing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag in box sodas stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the bag in box sodas. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor of the walk in freezer. Warning
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoops for multiple foods stored on top of container lids at the front line salad area. The operator removed the scoops for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed the toilet in the unisex bathroom not flushing. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for warewashing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine not going through the sanitizing cycle. The operator set up the three compartment sink for warewashing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of window cleaner stored next to single service drinking cups at the drive-thru window. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the cook line. The operator provided paper towels to the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning