North Fort Myers, Lee County

WENDY'S

13750 N CLEVELAND AVE, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Apr 30, 2026
City
North Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Apr 30, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 24548534

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler with buildup of dust and debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Time Extended

36-63-4

Detail 24548535

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 buildup of grease on fire suppression poles positioned above fryers on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Time Extended

Apr 29, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 24545575

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 10-12 small flying insects in signage above hand washing sink at front counter. Do not see any landing on food contact surfaces. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24545573

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

36-63-4

Detail 24545574

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 buildup of grease on fire suppression poles positioned above fryers on cook line. Warning

33-20-4

Detail 24545576

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease pooled and congealed on concrete pad around dumpster and on blacktop on side of pad. Observed grease buildup inside dumpster. Operator states grease that is not pumped into collection tank inside building is discarded into bags and placed into dumpster. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24545577

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Dec 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 24228922

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

13-07-4

Detail 24228921

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line while wearing gold bracelet on wrist.

38-07-4

Detail 24228920

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent lights above ice machine missing proper shield. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24228919

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on back of fryers on cook's line.

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 23982909

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler with build up of dust. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23982910

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked together wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.

38-07-4

Detail 23982908

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent lights above ice machine.

Jul 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22973623

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 22973622

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22973624

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Time Extended

Jul 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 22968284

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

35A-02-6

Detail 22968291

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

03B-01-6

Detail 22968281

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

41-10-4

Detail 22968282

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

11-07-5

Detail 22968283

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

36-36-4

Detail 22968286

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

36-32-5

Detail 22968290

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

36-34-5

Detail 22968293

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

29-18-4

Detail 22968289

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

13-07-4

Detail 22968287

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

14-10-4

Detail 22968288

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

10-18-5

Detail 22968292

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

23-03-4

Detail 22968280

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

33-16-4

Detail 22968285

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-36-4

Detail 22955657

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in spots of the dining room.

24-08-4

Detail 22955655

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above prep sink outside of manager's office.

14-10-4

Detail 22955658

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cracked gaskets in reach in freezer around corner from drive through area.

23-03-4

Detail 22955656

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on fire suppression system over fryers on cook's line.

Sep 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-09-4

Detail 22286117

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing clean gloves, touch uniform then build sandwich without changing gloves. Discussed proper glove usage with operator. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 22286114

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile in hallway to bathrooms outside kitchen doors. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22286115

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on computer monitor by fry station. Buildup of food debris above fryer heat lamp.

33-16-4

Detail 22286116

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Aug 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 22220304

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands on cooks line.

03B-01-6

Detail 22220305

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken nuggets hot holding at 111F under heat lamp. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22220303

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfectant spray bottle next to bread on top of microwave. Operator moved bottle to chemical shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22220301

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged in hallway by bathrooms and some tile frame in kitchen area between flat top grills.

13-03-4

Detail 22220302

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing fried chicken nuggets with no hair restraint.

33-11-4

Detail 22220300

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Jun 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-32-5

Detail 22084101

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area with water stains and black mold like substance. Also several tiles damaged and separated in solar room area. Operator stated tiles are in process of being replaced.

36-34-5

Detail 22084103

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above entry to walk-in cooler with buildup of dust. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 22084102

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing rubber wristbands while preparing food for customers.

24-08-4

Detail 22084100

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on wire shelf above three compartment sink wet nesting. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22084099

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on back of video monitor and cables next to fryer. Buildup of food debris on top of hot holding unit.

May 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 21991125

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent outside walk-in cooler with buildup of dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21991126

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on wire rack above three compartment sink wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

May 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 21989459

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 3-5 small flies above hand washing sink by front counter land on non food contact surfaces such as signage and wall above sink. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21989456

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes in reach in cooler by drive through window at 55F. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21989460

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken nuggets under heat lamp at 110F. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21989457

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of detergent on counter next to plastic single use to go containers. Operator removed bottle from counter. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21989455

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent outside walk-in cooler with buildup of dust. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21989458

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on wire rack above three compartment sink wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21989461

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fries and chicken nuggets stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Warning

Dec 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

02C-01-5

Detail 21661984

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cut tomatoes in walk-in cooler cut 24 hours ago no date mark. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21661985

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen area by rear exit door.

36-34-5

Detail 21661986

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area with staining. Operator has replacement tiles in dining area and is in process of replacing them. Corrective Action Taken

32-12-5

Detail 21661983

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

24-08-4

Detail 21661980

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans above three compartment sink on wire rack wet nesting. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 21661982

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease dripping off hood system above fryer.

23-03-4

Detail 21661981

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris buildup on top of beverage machine.

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 21348781

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of grill cleaner on top of microwave oven by bags of buns next to three compartment sink. Operator removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21348779

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler prepared yesterday no date marking.

24-08-4

Detail 21348783

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21348780

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed light covers by hood system with buildup of dust.

33-16-4

Detail 21348782

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator had lid closed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 20993542

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed uncovered employee beverage on top of reach in cooler by drive through window. Operator discarded beverage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20993541

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic container wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20993540

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Mar 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-16-4

Detail 20902563

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20902562

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut lettuce in walk-in cooler no date mark prepared yesterday. Operator had employee date mark during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20902564

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on wire rack over three compartment sink wet nesting.

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-28-4

Detail 20508346

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wipe hands on clothes then use clean spatula while cooking on flat top. Educated operator on proper hand washing and use of gloves. Corrective Action Taken

32-12-5

Detail 20508347

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20508349

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers above prep sink across from three compartment sink not properly air dried.

36-22-4

Detail 20508350

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of soda dispenser in dining room. Operator had a matt and some wet floor cones around water.

14-69-4

Detail 20508348

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on fan covers in walk-in freezer.