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
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
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 mold-like-substance on ice chute at soda machine in dining room. Repeat 2-18-25 Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
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 10/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/9/2023
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 11/9/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).