Inspection Report

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WENDY'S

13750 N CLEVELAND AVE · NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33903

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 11, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3482676
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8824293
DBPR license4602084

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee set up make table placing pans in table then put on gloves to prepare a breakfast wrap without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5-7 small flying insects on menu board brackets above hand washing sink and frosty machine on front line. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fried potatoes at 107F Hot Holding under heat lamps. Operator discarded fried potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed open metal pan labeled sanitizer measuring 300 ppm quaternary next to an open pan of bulk sugar next to iced tea machine on front counter. Operator moved sanitary to counter. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator unable to discuss Big 6 when asked. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in dining room with insulation exposed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on fan covers in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under three compartment sink. Operator located cover and replaced it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cracked gaskets in reach in freezer next to oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic10-18-5

Basic – In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed spoon stored in sanitizer. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on fire suppression system over fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.