Verandah, Lee County

WENDY'S

14491 PALM BEACH BLVD, Verandah, FL 33905

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Dec 11, 2025
City
Verandah
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Dec 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-07-4

Detail 24318251

Basic - Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wear a watch while preparing food on cook’s line. Priority: Basic

46-01-4

Detail 24318252

Observed: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed scooter blocking rear exit door marked as an exit. Operator moved scooter. Repeat Violation Priority: Reporting

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

41-10-4

Detail 24234794

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with cleaning agent on prep table across from three compartment sink. Operator removed from table. Corrected On-Site

46-01-4

Detail 24234793

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed cart blocking rear fire exit door next to walk in cooler. Operator removed cart. Corrected On-Site

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-07-4

Detail 23896749

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

24-08-4

Detail 23896750

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

14-11-5

Detail 23896748

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets in reach in freezer on cook's line.

Jan 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 22979480

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted cheese at 92F in heat well for less than 1 hour. Operator reheated to 191F Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 22979481

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed floor drain cover missing under three compartment sink. Per operator cover is on order. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22979482

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hood system by fryers.

47-03-4

Detail 22979479

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed lights flickering over cook's line. Operator has work order in place. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 22492772

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands and begin preparing ready to eat sandwich. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22492770

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

13-07-4

Detail 22492773

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

06-01-5

Detail 22492774

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen queso and chili base thawing in prep sink at room temperature. Operator turned on cold water over items. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22492771

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed whole tomatoes over sliced ready to eat tomatoes. Operator moved sliced tomatoes above unwashed produce. Corrected On-Site

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-17-4

Detail 22288971

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with operator. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22288972

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in men's bathroom handicap stall. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22288974

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

36-73-4

Detail 22288975

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris under shelf in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22288973

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf in dry storage closet next to front counter with buildup of dry sauce.

Dec 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 21655828

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Windex on counter next to Beef chili in steam table. Operator moved bottle to chemical shelf. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21655826

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. Employee sent home. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21655827

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

16-46-4

Detail 21655825

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal pans on wire rack above three compartment sink.

Jul 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

50-09-4

Detail 21174236

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator located current license and displayed properly. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21174237

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

51-13-4

Detail 21174238

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email. Corrective Action Taken

May 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 21065230

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef prepared yesterday with no date marking in walk-in cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 21065225

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

13-03-4

Detail 21065228

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food for customers with no hair restraint.

24-08-4

Detail 21065226

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21065227

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes wedges stored on floor of walk-in freezer . Operator moved to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21065229

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go salad bowls on floor next to prep sink in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-05-4

Detail 20671338

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray can of pesticide under cashier counter. Operator removed can. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 20671337

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Detail 20671339

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

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20560546

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef at 45°F for 1 hour in reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator moved beef to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20560548

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

24-08-4

Detail 20560547

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