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WENDY'S

9301 KNIGHTS DR · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3504569
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8896332
DBPR license1800833

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed open bag of raw chicken over cooked sausage at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior hose bibb at back entrance of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 1

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and freezer behind the door handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.