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WENDY'S

17348 PARK 78 DRIVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33917

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 10, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3585229
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10816337
DBPR license4606858

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 8-10 small flying insects over drain of mop sink, observed approximately 8-10 small flying insects in dining room landing on upholstery and chair backs. Operator called Pest control to service location. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint

Basic 8

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap of daylight under rear exit door in back kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under three compartment sink and into corner of paper goods storage. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors between and under fryers and hot table on cook's line with buildup of food and oil. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer missing in reach in cooler in drive through area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of dust behind soda dispenser in drive through area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed crack in sink basin of three compartment sink leaking water onto floor. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.