Wendy's in Punta Gorda
Last inspected:
9301 Knights Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Wendy's in Punta Gorda has accumulated 122 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.1 per visit. The facility has not been shut down. Fire inspections identified three violations for blocked exits, all corrected on-site, with the most recent in 2018. Top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, ventilation, and utensil cleanliness.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wendy's in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
This Facility
4.1
violations / inspection
4.1 violations per inspection
Charlotte County Avg
4.19
violations / inspection
4.19 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Charlotte County Avg
0.07
closures / facility
0.07 county average
Wendy's in Punta Gorda: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed at interior of establishment at back door. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Cart full of cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Cardboard boxes blocking exit.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Wendy's in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Wendy's in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Wendy's in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's in Punta Gorda are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Punta Gorda had?
- Wendy's in Punta Gorda has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Punta Gorda find?
- Wendy's in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wendy's in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Wendy's in Punta Gorda had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wendy's in Punta Gorda 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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