WENDY'S 12868
2248 WESTERN WAY, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407-338-4107
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream,51 f held less than four hours.Operator transferred to another reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Residue build up surrounding drink nozzles in dining room.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler is soiled. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled. Residue build up under heat lamps in kitchen.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed.Employee picked up an item from the floor,did not was hands and touched container with cooked beef.
Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information.Provided a copy.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dishwashing rack is soiled. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice bin.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Cheese at front line area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build under heat lamps in kitchen.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Base of back door.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Open package of chicken next to potatoes in upright freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer vats are stained. Dishwashing racks are soiled. Iced tea dispenser holder is soiled. Bottom of upright freezer is soiled. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled.
Insect control device installed over bread in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up under the heat lamps in kitchen.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater on bread on bread rack. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not working.
Food stored on floor. 2 bottles of butter on floor. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler Gaskets soiled
May 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream,51 f held less than four hours.Operator transferred to another reach in cooler.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee is scooping ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer bin is soiled Residue build up surrounding drink nozzles. Iced tea holder is soiled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches and bracelets
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Bacon oven.
Unwashed tomatoes stored with ready-to-eat lettuce in walk in cooler.
May 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream,51 f held less than four hours.Operator transferred to another reach in cooler.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee is scooping ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer bin is soiled Residue build up surrounding drink nozzles. Iced tea holder is soiled.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches and bracelets
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Bacon oven.
Unwashed tomatoes stored with ready-to-eat lettuce in walk in cooler.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Dishwashing area.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Employee is handling French fries.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea holder is soiled. Dining room drink nozzles.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Provided copy to operator.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Expired 10/4/23.Above mop sink,area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
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.