North Fort Myers, Lee County

WENDY'S

17348 PARK 78 DRIVE, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
May 15, 2026
City
North Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

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.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 24576925

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink end of cook line. Operator refilled towels. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24576924

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on standup reach in freezer closest to manager office.

10-20-4

Detail 24576923

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from convection oven door handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 24136775

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf over three compartment sink.

10-20-4

Detail 24136774

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door at cooks line. Operator removed tongs Corrected On-Site

Jul 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-7

Detail 23874824

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15-20 live small flying insects by soda syrup rack system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed 4 flying insects by the soda rack next to the mop sink. Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 23874823

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2-3 live roaches going into cove molding by rear exit door to kitchen and coming out of electrical panel above the molding. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed 4 live roaches on the to go bag area by front counter. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23874822

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind reach in cooler closest to manager office with buildup of food and debris behind it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended

Jul 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 23872724

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed insulin pen in reach in cooler by front counter. Operator removed item and placed in a sealed container isolated from food in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23872722

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15-20 live small flying insects by soda syrup rack system. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23872727

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2-3 live roaches going into cove molding by rear exit door to kitchen and coming out of electrical panel above the molding. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23872723

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5-10 rodent droppings around and on soda rack close to mop sink. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23872725

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink end of cook's line by burger reach in cooler. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23872726

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15-20 dead roaches on glue trap under hot holding unit at end of cook's line. Warning

12B-09-5

Detail 23872728

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23872729

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind reach in cooler closest to manager office with buildup of food and debris behind it. Warning

Apr 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 23701098

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap of daylight under rear exit door in back kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 23701097

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer missing in reach in cooler in drive through area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

Apr 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 23697293

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 8-10 small flying insects over drain of mop sink, observed approximately 8-10 small flying insects in dining room landing on upholstery and chair backs. Operator called Pest control to service location. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

13-07-4

Detail 23697291

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23697285

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap of daylight under rear exit door in back kitchen area. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23697288

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under three compartment sink and into corner of paper goods storage. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23697289

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors between and under fryers and hot table on cook's line with buildup of food and oil. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23697287

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23697292

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer missing in reach in cooler in drive through area. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23697290

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of dust behind soda dispenser in drive through area. Warning

29-03-4

Detail 23697286

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed crack in sink basin of three compartment sink leaking water onto floor. Warning

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 23488730

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in drive through area. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23488729

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet and watch while preparing food on cook's line.

24-08-4

Detail 23488731

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans above three compartment sink wet nesting.

05-09-4

Detail 23488728

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer missing in reach in cooler on drive through. Hook was visible, but, thermometer missing. Ambient temperature taken 41F.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 22998227

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10-15 small flying insects in back of soda syrup rack, paper goods and chemical storage. Did not observe insects landing on food contact surfaces. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 22998225

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of grease and food debris behind hot fries holding counter. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22998226

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust buildup on wall behind fountain soda machine in drive thru area. Warning

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 22496212

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22496211

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food on cook's line.

24-08-4

Detail 22496210

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.

10-20-4

Detail 22496213

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of flat top. Operator moved tongs to dish area. Corrected On-Site

Oct 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-04-4

Detail 22347681

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10-15 rodent droppings on soda syrup storage shelf.

36-32-5

Detail 22347684

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile by paper good storage.

13-07-4

Detail 22347683

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food on cook's line.

13-03-4

Detail 22347682

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-03-4

Detail 22337408

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint.

Jun 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-05-4

Detail 22083061

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household fly spray under counter in drive thru. Operator removed can from restaurant. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 22083064

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser by drive thru not dispensing soap. Operator fixed dispenser. Soap was in it and now functions. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22083066

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents above entry to walk-in cooler withbuild up of dust.

24-08-4

Detail 22083063

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22083062

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on side of fryer and floor next to it.

25-06-4

Detail 22083065

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected by drive thru area. Operator covered filters. Corrected On-Site

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 21885290

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of polish on counter next to Togo plastic cups in drive through area. Operator moved to cleaning shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21885291

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scrubbing pad in hand washing sink by employee break room. Operator removed from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21885289

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on cooks line.

24-08-4

Detail 21885292

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 21238250

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing in drive through area. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21238248

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink.

14-69-4

Detail 21238251

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door would not close completely.

25-06-4

Detail 21238249

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected on Ice tea machine by drive through window area. Operator covered filters during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-03-4

Detail 20892284

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap out at hand washing sink by front counter. Operator had dispenser refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20892287

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice bin. Operator had employee clean bin during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20892288

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on vents over walk-in cooler.

13-07-4

Detail 20892286

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while serving food.

38-01-4

Detail 20892285

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shield by three compartment sink.

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

12A-09-4

Detail 20479624

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wear a pair of single use gloves make a burger, touch their pants and prepare another burger. Discussed proper hand washing with operator.

31B-02-4

Detail 20479618

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink is out of paper towels. Operator refilled dispenser. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20479623

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food with no hair restraint across from fryers.

24-08-4

Detail 20479619

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic pans on wire rack above three compartment sink not properly air dried. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20479620

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bean on walk-in freezer floor.

16-46-4

Detail 20479621

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers with old labels on shelf above three compartment sink.

25-06-4

Detail 20479622

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted by drive through. Operator inverted the filters. Corrected On-Site