WENDY'S 12321
7753 SR 70, Groveland FL 34736 · 352-557-4169
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insects in kitchen area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. -open package of uncooked chicken patty over open package of uncooked fish patties in upright reach in freezer. Operator moved fish to top shelf.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. -Diana unable to answer inspectors questions on cooling parameters and reheating parameters. Educated operator and provided cooling and reheating handouts.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees handling food were wearing watches and bracelets while handling food.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. -10 ppm, operator primed sanitizer and ran again, 50 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda machine in lobby
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ice buildup in upright reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on upright reach in freezer -dry storage shelves beside walk in freezer -underside of soda dispenser in lobby
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons and ladles on cook line, operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. -potato wedges in upright reach in freezer
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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 black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin by drive thru. Operator cleaned.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of drink dispenser in lobby
Mar 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch scooping ice and making drinks
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler drawers on front line
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee handling payment to customer at drive thru then put gloves on to work with food on cook line with no hand wash. Educated operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at triple sink
Handwash sink not operable by drive thru.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch scooping ice and making drinks
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler drawers on front line
Food stored on floor. -shortening in back area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -chopped cooked egg in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -panel above fryers on cook line -underside of soda dispenser in lobby -equipment door handles on cook line -exterior of ice machine
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 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 kitchen area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -underside soda dispenser in lobby and drive thru
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -out of service sign posted on machine. New machine on order.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee prepping food wearing watch.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee preparing and cooking food.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on walk in cooler door. -fan in walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. -shortening stored on floor in back area.
Light not functioning over fryers on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line. -exterior of ice machine
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clean dish storage rack.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues on cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Open package of chicken stored over French toast in upright freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamer, 51 f, sour cream, 51 f, held less than four hours stated manager. Sour cream and creamers were transferred to walk in freezer for a quick chill. After half an hour, creamer 42 f, sour cream 40 f.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spray hose interior is soiled. Residue buildup surrounding drink nozzles in dining room and by drive thru area.
Clean ladles not stored inverted or in a protected manner on the front line.
Dishmachine in poor repair. Operator has a sign, not in use.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit on the front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath the heat lamps have a grease buildup on the cooks line. Filters under hood suppression system has a residue buildup.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives by prep sink area.
Unwashed romaine lettuce stored over prepped onions in walk-in cooler.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Chemical stored over paper towel dispenser. -Soap over gloves in rear storage area.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine is not in use.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on drink holders.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.