Inspection Report

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WENDY'S

8037 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3394393
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8510863
DBPR license6802150

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves touch clothing then handle ready to eat hamburger buns with out changing gloves. The operator discarded the hamburger buns. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (48F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator stated the above food items have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the items in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket stored hanging near single-use portion cups in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the jacket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored in a holder soiled with a black substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the scoop used for blue cheese crumbles stored on top of the container lid. The operator replaced and properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.