WENDY'S
9301 KNIGHTS DR · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950
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 2
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker at the wrong location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker at the wrong location of splitter. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb at exterior back door of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area and frontline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed date of 01/19/23. According to the manufacturer label, cartridge needs to be replaced every 12 months.
Basic 5
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing gasket at Walk in Cooler.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old labels at dish shelf above 3 compartment sink. Operator removed the old labels and washed, rinsed, and sanitized the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.