WENDY'S
301 N BENEVA RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34237
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the walk in cooler: Ambient (50F – Cold Holding); Beef (51F – Cold Holding); Ambient Shell eggs (52F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (52F – Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); Ice cream (52F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that the food had been there overnight and that last night delivery truck broke something on the door. Operator set aside food for disposal. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler: Ambient (50F – Cold Holding); Beef (51F – Cold Holding); Ambient Shell eggs (52F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (52F – Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); Ice cream (52F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that the food had been there overnight and that last night delivery truck broke something on the door. Operator set aside food for disposal. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of chemical cleaner stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed the inside walk in cooler fan cover broken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee handling food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator placed cases on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease build up on the wall behind the flattop. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:50 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.