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WENDY'S 11678

11191 N WILLIAMS ST, Dunnellon FL 34432 · 352.533.6966

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5202981
Grade history
MAR 25
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. From fryer at cookline: chicken (149F-155F - Cooking). Employee stated the chicken was done cooking. Manager verified the chicken is frozen and cooked from raw. Inspector had employee fey the chicken for a longer period and instructed the employee to verify the chicken reaches 165F before serving.
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing restroom cleaner and glass cleaner stored on shelf directly beside box containing condiments inside cabinet at front counter. The manager removed the chemicals from the cabinet during this inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drink cups stored on green wire shelf above soda syrup in back of kitchen. Manager removed the drinks from the shelf during this inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and jackets stored on green wire shelf above soda syrup in back of kitchen. Manager removed the items from the shelf during this inspection.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee prepared salads with bracelets on wrist.
Basic/13-07-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Top of dish machine soiled wih lime-like substance. 2. Exterior of oven on shelf near dish machine soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label stuck to side of clean pan on dish rack in back of kitchen.
Basic/16-46-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor behind and below equipment at cookline soiled with grease. 2. Edge of hood above fryers dripping with grease. The manager cleaned the side of the hood during this inspection.
Basic/36-50-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Wire shelving below bottles of syrups lined with cardboard in dry storage area.
Basic/14-45-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on table beside ice machine. Manager inverted the bucket during this inspection.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on drying rack in warewash area.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Interior of reach-in freezer near warewash area soiled with food debris. 2. Interior wall inside cabinet in lobby below fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler drawers at front counter nonfunctional.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment at cookline soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor below equipment at cookline soiled with grease.
Basic/36-50-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher near back door of kitchen in need of recharge.
/45-02-4
Jun 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2025 · Interior of cooler at cookline soiled with food debris. Admin Complaint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at cookline soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Interior of bottom section of fryer soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2025 · Gaskets on several cooler doors at cookline soiled with food debris. Admin Complaint
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall behind ice cream machine at front counter soiled with dust. 2. Floor below and behind equipment at cookline soiled with grease. 3. Wall beside cooler at end of cookline soiled with grease and/or food debris. 4. Floor below shelving in back of kitchen soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-50-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2025 · Floor below fryers at cookline soiled with grease, fries, and other food debris. Admin Complaint
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at cookline soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Interior of bottom section of fryer soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall behind ice cream machine at front counter soiled with dust. 2. Floor below and behind equipment at cookline soiled with grease. 3. Wall beside cooler at end of cookline soiled with grease and/or food debris. 4. Floor below shelving in back of kitchen soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-50-4/Warning
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. From fryer at cookline: chicken (149F-155F - Cooking). Employee stated the chicken was done cooking. Manager verified the chicken is frozen and cooked from raw. Inspector had employee fey the chicken for a longer period and instructed the employee to verify the chicken reaches 165F before serving.
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrective Action Taken
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair vents throughout kitchen.
Basic/14-71-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of personal cut pineapple stored on shelf in back of kitchen, beside and above fountain soda syrups. Manager removed the pineapple from shelf during this inspection.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee jacket sitting on top of packages of bread on bread rack in back of kitchen. Employee removed jacket from bread rack during this inspection. 2. Employee hat stored on shelf above fountain soda syrups in back of kitchen. Manager removed hat from shelf during this inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice around walk-in freezer door inside walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside pan containing roasted corn at cookline. Manager removed cup from corn during this inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on shelf directly above fountain soda box in back of kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater stored on top of fountain soda box in back of kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back-side of monitors throughout cookline soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cookline placed hands on hips, then proceeded to scoop fries without washing hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to scoop fries. Employee at cookline wiped hands on back of pants, the continued to scoop fries. Manager had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to scoop fries.
High priority/12A-28-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large spoon stored inside handwash sink in back of kitchen near three-compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser missing label stored on chemical storage shelf near warewash area. Manager added proper label during this inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect control light on wall in kitchen directly above prep table with open pans of bacon. Manager moved bacon away from bug light during this inspection.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at drive-through window touched face and mouth with unloved hand and proceeded to scoop fries at cookline. Manager had employee wash hands before continuing to work with food.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at fountain machine in customer seating area soiled with black substance. Manager began cleaning the ice chute during this inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
No soap and/or handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Soap and handwash sign missing from handwash sink at front counter. Manager replenished soap at sink during this inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Pest control device hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Insect pest control light on wall directly above open pans containing bacon in back of kitchen. Employee moved pans of bacon away from bug light during this inspection.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher gauge in the red in kitchen near back door.
/45-02-4
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen near three-compartment sink missing towels. Manager replenished towels with paper napkins during this inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/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.