Wendy's in Bradenton
Last inspected:
8220 Tourist Center Rd, Bradenton, FL 34201Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Wendy's in Bradenton has 24 inspections on record between July 2022 and November 2025, documenting 97 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 4.0 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in 5 of 24 inspections, including improper cooking temperatures, time as a control measure, parasite destruction, shell stock handling, and food condition issues. Food contact surface violations were cited repeatedly across multiple inspections in 2024. Fire safety violations documented exposed and deteriorated electrical wiring in 2017 and 2019. The most recent inspection on November 14, 2025 was completed with no further action required, with 2 basic violations cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wendy's in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Wendy's in Bradenton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Wendy's in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Wendy's in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Bradenton last inspected?
- Wendy's in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's in Bradenton are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Parasite destruction.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Bradenton had?
- Wendy's in Bradenton has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Bradenton find?
- Wendy's in Bradenton was most recently inspected on November 14, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wendy's in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Wendy's in Bradenton had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wendy's in Bradenton has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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