Estero, Lee County

WENDY'S

8661 COMMONS WAY, Estero, FL 33928

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Mar 6, 2026
City
Estero
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-36-4

Detail 24423029

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed vent missing on air duct near 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24423028

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled/stained.

14-11-5

Detail 24423031

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn/damaged on reach in freezer next to the fryer station.

14-69-4

Detail 24423030

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer on the cook line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24423027

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer/cooler vent guards soiled, operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31B-02-4

Detail 24060360

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand wash sink next to the cash register. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 24060359

Basic - Ceiling vent missing. Observed ceiling vent tile missing next to 3 compartment sink.

36-22-4

Detail 24060357

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor near the 3 compartment sink and outside the men's bathroom door. Observed cone outside the men's bathroom indicating wet floor.

36-73-4

Detail 24060354

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled through out the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24060356

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor of the walk in freezer by the French fries. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24060358

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24060355

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to ice machine and throughout the kitchen.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 24060353

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor from the rusted water heater retention pan. Repeat Violation

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 23963647

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the interior of the ice machine bin. Operator cleaned ice machine while inspection was continuing. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23963645

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor of the walk in freezer.

14-17-4

Detail 23963646

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves. operator showed me replacement shelves that need to be assembled. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23963644

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near 3 compartment sink.

29-03-4

Detail 23963648

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from the bottom of water heater, noticeable rusting on the bottom of the tank.

Apr 14, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 23704571

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 23704569

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves wasted in the stand up cooler next to the ice machine.

14-17-4

Detail 23704567

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23704568

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area.

47-03-4

Detail 23704570

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed wiring box next to the three compartment sink rusting with holes in it. Repeat Violation

Jan 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 23505839

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on interior bin of ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 23505838

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease like substance on ceiling tiles and vents. Repeat Violation

36-63-4

Detail 23505840

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease droplets on front of hood on cook line. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23505836

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

47-03-4

Detail 23505837

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed wiring box for 3 compartment sink rusting thru.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

12A-27-4

Detail 23394431

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs without washing hands and touched bacon container.and handled spatula.

22-20-5

Detail 23394427

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23394429

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease like substance on ceiling tiles and vents. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 23394428

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets on employee working with food.

36-63-4

Detail 23394424

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease droplets on front of hood on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23394425

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves with build up of food debris. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23394426

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled with food residue. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23394430

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 23003102

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23003101

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of grease and food debris on ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23003103

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom shelf of reach in freezer soiled with food debris and walk in cooler shelves with buildup of food debris.

14-17-4

Detail 23003100

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusting. Repeat Violation

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 22640377

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with black mold like substance on plastic chute. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22640379

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with grease like substance.

14-17-4

Detail 22640378

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.

Sep 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-07-5

Detail 22269713

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Explained to employees the importance of washing hands before putting on clean gloves. Corrective Action Taken

09-01-4

Detail 22269714

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee put shredded cheese on top of cheese fries with out using a utensil or wearing gloves. Explained to employee she needed to wash hands and wear gloves before touching ready eat food. Food was discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22269715

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. Repeat Violation

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 21786947

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-10-4

Detail 21542568

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated operator as to employee observations of touched face and glasses without washing hands afterwards. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21542566

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of spray degreaser stored with clean service ware. Informed operator of chemical bottle in the location described. Operator moved bottle to proper location. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21542569

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance in interior of ice bin. Lid of ice machine was removed, asked operator about the door said it was broken. Placed lid back on ice machine, Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 21542567

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vents in kitchen area. Spoke with manager on duty. Corrective Action Taken

13-07-4

Detail 21542565

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist band while preparing food. Spoke with manager on duty. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 20732455

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 125°F , chicken replaced Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20732454

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing , used as dump sink Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

41-10-4

Detail 20473735

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over case of single service items Corrected On-Site