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WENDY'S 11653

2900 W NORVELL BRYANT HWY, Lecanto FL 34461 · 352-639-2633

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1901384
Grade history
JAN 25
MAR 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly in dish machine area
High priority/35A-02-8
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly in dish machine area
High priority/35A-02-8
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side
High priority/29-42-4
Ceiling/ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, next to hood system prep area
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in drawer reach in cooler in cook line in disrepair Melted plastic pans in dish machine area
Basic/14-11-5
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No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers. Grease buildup on exterior of cooking equipment in cook line area.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Behind guard of beverage machine in drive thru area soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat french toast and potatoes in vertical reach-in freezer at end of cook line. All bags were no longer commercially sealed. Employee moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical spray bottle stored in hand wash sink in front counter area. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters above mop sink last replaced in 2019
Intermediate/29-28-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (83F - Hot Holding); sausage gravy (90F - Hot Holding) operator states items were placed in steam table around 6am. Operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters above mop sink last replaced in 2019
Intermediate/29-28-4/Warning
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping from fan unit in walk in cooler onto packed food on shelves below. Operator removed packaged foods from boxes and moved all items to different shelves.
Basic/28-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets while preparing food
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Floor area covered with standing water. Beneath fryers in cook line area Floor drain under prep sink soiled
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Area around soda dispenser on drive thru beverage machine Gasket on raw beef reach in cooler in cook line area
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee in prep area 1 employee in cook line area Operator had employees put on hair nets
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.