PORT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte County

WENDY'S

24180 VETERANS BLVD, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33954

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jan 20, 2026
City
PORT CHARLOTTE
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-17-6

Detail 24309914

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open bag of raw chicken over fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed the raw chicken underneath the fries. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24309913

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup office at Reach in Freezer. Repeat Violation

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-03-4

Detail 24045331

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed soap at frontline handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24045332

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at frontline. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 23839108

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23367971

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at drive thru handwash sink. Educated the operator.

24-08-4

Detail 23367972

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet multiple containers stacked with no air flow at dish shelf above 3 compartment sink. Operator removed the containers from being stacked to allow air flow. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23367973

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. The establishment has the sign, however, not posted. Educated the operator.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22486861

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Written Procedure. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22486858

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 22486857

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at drive thru handwash sink.

14-11-5

Detail 22486859

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drive thru frosty machine inoperable. Repeat Violation

33-38-4

Detail 22486860

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 22136321

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. strawberry frosty at 9:22 (47F - Cold Holding); strawberry frosty at 10:05am, see stop sale (47F - Cold Holding). Observed manager on duty draining and removing frosty mix from machine, cleaning it, and called maintenance. Corrected On-Site

03E-02-5

Detail 22136320

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed temp for chili at 71F at 9:40 am. Start time was 8:30 am, with End of Day time at 10:30 am. Manager on Duty removed from bein and put on stove to bring temp up correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 22136318

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on ice machine

22-20-5

Detail 22136319

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21684070

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese crumbles on top of reach in cooler at 51F held out since 7 am per line employee. Operator voluntarily discarded during inspection. Blue cheese inside reach in cooler temped at 42F. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21684072

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sliced cheese held under time/temperature as a control for safety with no time stamp. Operator stated cheese had been out for 2 hours.

22-20-5

Detail 21684075

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in bin of ice machine.

14-11-5

Detail 21684071

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler used for raw ground beef gaskets torn and damaged.

13-10-4

Detail 21684074

Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. Observed employee wearing ineffective head band under hair.

29-19-4

Detail 21684073

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed drain in mop sink backed up with standing water. Operator says plumber is working on issue. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 21281732

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above cooks line soiled.

36-01-4

Detail 21281730

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed heavy buildup of grease and food behind and underneath fryers.

36-68-5

Detail 21281731

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease buildup on hood above fryers.

Mar 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 20941511

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beans. Operator relocated the eggs to a bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 20941510

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish over cut fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20941509

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at Make Table. Operator removed the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

31B-04-4

Detail 20473084

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom.

25-06-4

Detail 20473083

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at brew station not protected or inverted. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site