How many health inspections has WENDY'S had?

WENDY'S has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has WENDY'S ever been shut down?

No, WENDY'S has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at WENDY'S?

The most frequently cited violations at WENDY'S are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?

OVERALL SANITATION: Premises not clean or in disrepair indicate systemic food safety management failure. Unsanitary conditions support pest populations, bacterial growth, and cross-contamination. Dirty facilities correlate with higher rates of critical violations. A facility's general cleanliness is the strongest predictor of its food safety performance. Maintain entire premises in clean and sanitary condition. Develop and implement cleaning schedule covering all areas. Clean as you go during operations. Deep clean regularly. Remove unnecessary items and clutter. Maintain exterior areas to prevent pest attraction. Address all maintenance needs promptly.

WENDY'S

5411 14 ST W, Bradenton, FL 34207

Manatee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: QFRM 6, LLC · License: SEA5101633

WENDY'S in Bradenton, FL has 20 inspections on record with 70 total violations (3.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

70Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 15, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Jan 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Jan 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 22, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Mar 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Nov 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 27, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V27 Correct procedures

How Does This Facility Compare?

WENDY'S has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Manatee County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has WENDY'S had?: WENDY'S has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has WENDY'S ever been shut down?: No, WENDY'S has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at WENDY'S?: The most frequently cited violations at WENDY'S are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: January 15, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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