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WENDY'S

2989 EXECUTIVE DR · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3360438
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8379698
DBPR license6805976

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority22-41-4

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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority22-49-4

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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority41-10-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired 12/1/2021. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-55-4

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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic08B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic14-69-4

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**

Warning
#5Basic10-02-4

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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6Basic32-23-4

Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed the toilet in the unisex bathroom not flushing. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.