WENDY'S
1627 N WASHINGTON BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-09-4High 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-02-5High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 5
36-36-4Basic – 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**
36-34-5Basic – 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.
40-06-5Basic – 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**
14-69-4Basic – 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**
36-27-5Basic – 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.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:47 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.