DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

WENDY'S

South Tamiami Trail
Venice, Florida, 34285
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10794658

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like-substance on ice chute at soda machine in dining room. Repeat 2-18-25 Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868798

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of chute of ice machine in dining room.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in ladies bathroom.

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868473

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8759414

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed American cheese at cooks line at 50F cold holding and chocolate shake mix at front counter in frosty machine at 51F. Employee voluntarily disposed of both item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese at cooks line at 50F cold holding and chocolate shake mix at front counter in frosty machine at 51F. Employee voluntarily disposed of both item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165 Warning
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547922

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368322

  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed colony ants on wall next to shake machine and on shake machine. Observed operator clean machine and wall. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 3 compartment sink quaternary sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Observed operator change sink to chlorine sanitizer and test at 50 parts per million. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 7/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8449860

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile in storage room next to front counter with signs of water damage.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some vents in dining area with dust and mold-like substance on them.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter by chili warmer in prep area. Observed operator remove chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site