WENDY'S #11886
16007 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407-537-2414
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ten dead small flying insects by handwash sink wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Salad employee Employee washed hands and put on gloves.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up surrounding soda nozzle in dining room.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.Operator has a sign that states the dishmachine is out of service.Operator is waiting for the technician.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tiles by the fryer station area.
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Holes in wall above three comp sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled at the front line area. Caulking is soiled by the three comp sink area.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Open package of raw chicken stored over cooked sausage in upright freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue buildup surrounding the ice nozzles in dining room.
Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Salt in storage area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of substance/grease/food debris.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Eggs,48 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled by the three comp sink area. Residue build up surrounding the drink nozzles in the dining room and drive thru Small green and white cutting boards are stained.
Dishwashing rack has accumulation of soil residues.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Soda boxes.
Holes in wall above three comp sink area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled in the front line area. Vents are soiled in the back line area. Wipe down the exterior of all equipment in kitchen. Hood filters are soiled with dust under the hood suppression system.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched ears and continued working without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open package of raw chicken stored next to French fries in the upright freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sprayer hose by the three comp sink is soiled. Drive thru and dining room drink nozzles are soiled. Cutting boards are stained and grooved
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking has a build up by the three comp sink area. Residue build up under the heat lamps at fryer station.
Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat lettuce in walk-in cooler.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up surrounding drink nozzles in dining room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Green cutting board
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking has a build up of black like substance by three comp sink.
Unwashed tomatoes stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored next to potatoes in walk in cooler. Open package of raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in upright freezer.Repeat ViolationCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Beef,51 f,lettuce,50 f,cheese,51 f held less than four hours.Walk in cooler was turned off by employee because a delivery was supposed to come.Manager turned the cooler on. After.5 hour lettuce,40 f,beef,39 f,cheese sauce,47 f.Ambient temperature,38 degrees f. Shredded cheese,50 f held less than four hours at fry station area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards are stained. Drink nozzles are soiled in the dining room.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Dishmachine is in poor repair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Caulking is soiled by the three comp sink area. Walk in cooler are gaskets are soiled.
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink.Ladies restroom.
Aug 31, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored next to potatoes in walk in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.Eggs,51 held less than four hours transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill.After.5 hour,43 f.
Ten dead small flying insects by handwash sink wall.
Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information.Millenia.Provided a copy.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles in dining room.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Yanina Sanchez
Stored food not covered.Sugar in dry storage area.
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.