North Port, Sarasota County

WENDY'S

15021 TAMIAMI TRAIL, North Port, FL 34287

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Oct 21, 2024
City
North Port
County
Sarasota
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

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.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23293208

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23293206

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

27-18-4

Detail 23293209

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed handwash sink at drive thru takes several minutes to reach 85F.

31B-02-4

Detail 23293207

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23293210

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site

May 24, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-28-4

Detail 22903173

High Priority - Observed: Employee touched soiled cell phone and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the manager. Priority: High Priority

08A-02-6

Detail 22903171

High Priority - Observed: 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 open bag of cooked sausage at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority

14-42-4

Detail 22903183

Basic - Observed: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter above Deep Fryers. The manager has 1 of the hood filter not placed in the exhaust system due to excessive smoke in the kitchen. Priority: Basic

14-69-4

Detail 22903192

Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at Reach in Freezer. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

25-05-4

Detail 22903196

Basic - Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filter exposed to air contaminants above coffee machine. Operator replaced with new filters in a plastic bag. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Jan 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 22605143

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 open bag of cooked sausage at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22605145

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the form which was completed during inspection.

36-36-4

Detail 22605142

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above soda fountain machine at dining area.

10-20-4

Detail 22605144

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handles. Operator removed the tongs to a upper shelf. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-02-6

Detail 22590281

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22590282

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation

Sep 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 22270761

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over french toast sticks at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22270762

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.

42-01-4

Detail 22270763

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in wringer of mop bucket. Operator removed from the wringer to hang the mop. Corrected On-Site

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

27-16-4

Detail 22190656

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed employee hand sink with 76.2 hot water located at drive thru window .

13-07-4

Detail 22190653

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

36-22-4

Detail 22190655

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on the floor in dry storage by grease tank.

36-24-5

Detail 22190658

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in walls through out dining room.

36-64-5

Detail 22190657

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an objectionable sewer odor in the mens room.

36-32-5

Detail 22190654

Basic - Vent/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed vent in dining room broken.

Nov 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21558129

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pre made salads in reach-in cooler under sandwich make table held at 51F. Observed employee stated they were made less then 4 hours prior. Employee more salad to another cooler Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21558133

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

53A-05-6

Detail 21558135

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Repeat 3-21-22 Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21558128

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile water damaged by light in dry storage area.

24-15-4

Detail 21558132

Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed single service containers and cups on shelf in dry storage area not protected from leak in ceiling.

36-22-4

Detail 21558136

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dry storage area and cooks line.

36-73-4

Detail 21558131

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on floor around equipment at cooks line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21558130

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor in dry storage area and Walk-in cooler.

28-24-4

Detail 21558127

Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Observed grease trap cap under cooks line showing signs of overflowing on floor.

33-31-5

Detail 21558137

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed metal roof panels on side walk near front entrance.

36-27-5

Detail 21558134

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed build of food debris on wall at 3 compartment sink. Repeat 3-21-22 Repeat Violation

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-08-4

Detail 21249676

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

36-24-5

Detail 21249675

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes in wall behind three part sink. Observed large hole in wall in dining room hallway.

31B-04-4

Detail 21249678

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at front sink by drive through window.

29-11-4

Detail 21249677

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink leaking.

Mar 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-28-4

Detail 20945516

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 employee pulling up pants at cookline. Educated the operator. The employee changed gloves and washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 20945515

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Manager in Charge: Kristina Johnson. GM arrived by the end of inspection who is ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certified. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20945513

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven next to deep fryers.

16-46-4

Detail 20945514

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container at dish shelf. Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized the container to removed the old label. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20945517

Basic - Wall soiled with mold-like substance at ware washing area behind the 3 compartment sink.

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 20457584

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of stacked pans and containers stored on shelves in ware wash area. Operator separated pans and containers to allow for proper drying. Corrective Action Taken

10-08-5

Detail 20457583

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop laying in ice. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site