WENDY'S #11721
13549 W COLONIAL DR, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407-656-0120
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall by hand washing sink.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine./top of the machine.
Clean equipment/ spoon (drink stirrer)stored under paper dispenser at front counter hand sink/spoon removed/
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor./a box of fries on walk in freezer floor/
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./kitchen hand sink leaking from pipe.
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by drink machine at drive thru"
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink in back kitchen area.
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall by hand washing sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by drink machine at drive thru"
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink in back kitchen area.
Jul 24, 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
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers on cleaned dish shelf.
Mop sink interior soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insects in dish washing area.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One broken egg in walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer touching bread on storage rack
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and soda nozzle in dining area
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee at front counter.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 1/24 in the corner next to dish machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back dry storage area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One female employee at front counter.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male employees on cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two female employees in prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside nozzles of frosty dispenser. Outside nozzles drink machine Walk in cooler and freezer gaskets
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor by fry station
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Milk,47 f,sour cream,48 f held less than four hours stated operator, transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dishwashing rack is soiled. Residue build up surrounding the drink nozzles in the dining room.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Chili meat in walk in cooler.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Filters expired 1/24.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches and bracelets.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up on the fry station area. Gaskets are soiled in reach in cooler at front line area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spray heads on soda machines in dining room and drive thru area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler for over 24 hours per operator.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.cooler gasket in kit area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees in food preparation area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack in ware washing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner under the oven and fryer in the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area next to fryer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in the kitchen area
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spray heads on soda machines in dining room and drive thru area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler for over 24 hours per operator.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.cooler gasket in kit area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees in food preparation area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack in ware washing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner under the oven and fryer in the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area next to fryer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in the kitchen area
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Employee is handling frosty with one glove.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White board by back register area. Juice nozzles are soiled at front line area. Interior of oven is soiled. Dishwashing racks are soiled. Inside of fry container has a grease build up. Cambro containers are soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.Quaternary ammonia.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Scoops at back station area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelets.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Holes in wall at back line area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Front line gaskets are soiled.
Upright freezer have accumulation of soil residues.
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.