Wendy's
4331 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293 · Permanent Food Service · License 6804040
What drove the grade
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 10 complaint inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Observed objectional odor from men's restroom floor drain
More time given
- First visitSep 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources.
Observed condensation, dripping from air-conditioning vent units in ceiling onto floor, a table in dining room and near end of front counter. Operator has wet floor signs placed in dining room, has moved table in dining room room to avoid drip, and move items on counter to avoid drip.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed ceiling tiles in dining area and next to front counter with water damage and in disrepair due to condensation dripping from air conditioning vents.
Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing in dining area.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Observed objectionable odor coming from men's restroom.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.