Wendy's in Sarasota
Last inspected:
1601 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota, FL 34239Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Wendy's in Sarasota has been inspected 23 times on record, accumulating 86 violations — an average of 3.7 per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Compliance has improved markedly in recent inspections: the last three routine inspections (July 2025, December 2024, and July 2024) yielded only 2 violations combined, with the most recent on November 17, 2025 showing no violations and receiving clearance with no further action required. A fire safety violation was documented on July 19, 2024 when a portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location. Earlier in the record, hand washing violations were cited in December 2022, shell stock requirements violations appeared in August 2023 and July 2024, and employee health reporting was cited in August 2023.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wendy's in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Wendy's in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Wendy's in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 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
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Wendy's in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Sarasota last inspected?
- Wendy's in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's in Sarasota are: Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Sarasota had?
- Wendy's in Sarasota has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Sarasota find?
- Wendy's in Sarasota was most recently inspected on November 17, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wendy's in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Wendy's in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wendy's in Sarasota has 1 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).
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