May 19, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
VENICE, Sarasota County
WENDY'S
4331 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, VENICE, FL 34293
FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 19, 2026
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14
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.
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 1Total: 1
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed raw cases mold-like substance in ice chute of soda machine.
Mar 10, 2025
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 1Total: 1
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like-substance on ice chute at soda machine in dining room. Repeat 2-18-25 Repeat Violation
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 2Total: 2
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of chute of ice machine in dining room.
36-64-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in ladies bathroom.
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Total: 6
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed American cheese at cooks line at 50F cold holding and chocolate shake mix at front counter in frosty machine at 51F. Employee voluntarily disposed of both item. Corrected On-Site Warning
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese at cooks line at 50F cold holding and chocolate shake mix at front counter in frosty machine at 51F. Employee voluntarily disposed of both item. Corrected On-Site Warning
11-07-5
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. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165 Warning
11-05-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority: 2Total: 2
35A-09-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed colony ants on wall next to shake machine and on shake machine. Observed operator clean machine and wall. Corrected On-Site Warning
22-43-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink quaternary sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Observed operator change sink to chlorine sanitizer and test at 50 parts per million. Corrected On-Site Warning
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3
41-10-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter by chili warmer in prep area. Observed operator remove chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile in storage room next to front counter with signs of water damage.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some vents in dining area with dust and mold-like substance on them.
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Aug 29, 2022
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2
22-43-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quat sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Observed operator adjust hose on sanitizer solution bag and refill sink to proper sanitizer level of 200 parts per million. Corrected On-Site
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not covered or inverted. Observed operator invert coffee filters. Corrected On-Site
Apr 5, 2022
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate: 2Total: 2
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on nozzle and ice chute of soda machine in dining area. Observed mold-like substance on spout of chocolate shake machine. Observed operator clean both machines Corrected On-Site
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by 3 compartment sink. Observed operator put paper towels in dispenser. Corrected On-Site
Aug 16, 2021
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate: 1Total: 1
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the lemonade dispenser. Operator cleaned the mold like substance off the lemonade dispenser. Corrected On-Site