PALMETTO, Manatee County

WENDY'S

606 E 10 ST, PALMETTO, FL 34221

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Dec 29, 2025
City
PALMETTO
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24271243

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzle and ice machine chute in dining area soiled.

36-32-5

Detail 24271242

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed six ceiling tiles with water damage and one with a hole above the soda machine in dining area. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24271240

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under prep area chili counter on cook line.

38-07-4

Detail 24271241

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light not shielded above cook line.

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-32-5

Detail 23961983

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed small hole cut in ceiling tile for soda lines. 3 inch gap in tile.

13-07-4

Detail 23961981

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food preparation employees wearing employee wearing bracelet. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23961984

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23961985

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on front hood vent system.

36-27-5

Detail 23961982

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed front wall behind fryers soiled with grease.

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

40-06-5

Detail 23518277

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on table next to sauces. Manager removed phone. Corrected On-Site

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-28-4

Detail 23155499

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no dates on water filtration cartridges.

40-06-5

Detail 23155500

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack, keys and jacket on food prep table next to flat top grill. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23155501

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on drawer handle on line drawer. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 22601867

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed stainless steel floor in walk-in cooler cracked and torn. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 22601866

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed strong sewer odor in women's restroom. Repeat Violation

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-17-5

Detail 22303471

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed stainless steel floor with bulging seam in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 22303474

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed strong sewer odor in womens restroom. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22303472

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of drink straws stored on the floor in storage room.

02D-01-5

Detail 22303473

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles not labeled on food line.

Apr 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

50-09-4

Detail 21950197

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2020 license posted.

36-17-5

Detail 21950201

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Stainless steel floor seam in walk-in cooler is bulging and has come loose.

08B-38-4

Detail 21950199

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries and French toast sticks stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

29-08-4

Detail 21950198

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed strong sewer odor in women's restroom.

36-27-5

Detail 21950200

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers soiled with grease buildup. Repeat Violation

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21846380

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

13-07-4

Detail 21846379

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep cook wearing wristwatch. Employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21846378

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers with grease buildup.

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 21567973

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black/pink buildup. Operator cleaned interior. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21567971

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked pans above three part sink.

10-20-4

Detail 21567972

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of heat cabinet. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

50-09-4

Detail 20834406

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-73-4

Detail 20834408

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located in front area of kitchen under fry station.

36-11-4

Detail 20834407

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hump in floor of walk in cooler. Operator stated they are due for a remodel and will correct it then. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20834409

Basic - Open dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20462581

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shake machines and soda dispensing nozzle with soiled surfaces.

22-20-5

Detail 20462582

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

24-08-4

Detail 20462579

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting above three compartment sink drying area. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 20462580

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed walk in cooler metal floor to have a hump in the middle.

33-11-4

Detail 20462583

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster for cardboard.

23-03-4

Detail 20462577

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front line Reach in cooler soiled. Hood filters with soiled debris/grease.

33-16-4

Detail 20462578

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site