WENDY'S #1746
917 N 14 ST, Leesburg FL 34748 · 5045851535
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead, small insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -6 small dead in milkshake machine. -3 live by kitchen entrance.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -In front of milkshake cooler by drive through.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler fan covers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Insulated pipe in walk in cooler.
Mar 25, 2026Inspection 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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Equipment in poor repair. -Interior door of rear reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan in reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in stand up freezer.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Grill cleaner over fry cartons.
Equipment in poor repair. -Interior door of rear reach in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -By rear grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under rear freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Prep cooler. -Rear upright freezer.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef patties 45f, 46f. Less than 4 hours, advised to rapid chill. Manager added ice.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer near rear exit door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection 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. -Lemonade dispenser nozzle.
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/
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on ice cream cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under grease receptacle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in front counter salad cooler.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. -Chocolate dairy mix 52f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager pulled product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fry baskets.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on rear prep table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven by ice machine.
Light not functioning. -Above clam shell grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in freezer near rear exit door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Case of fry cartons on floor in dry storage.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cook.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler under lemonade. -Bottom of reach in freezer.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Lemonade nozzles behind front counter.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in freezer gasket torn under French fry hot box.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -By rear exit door.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over three compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Faucet at three compartment sink.
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dead, small insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -6 small dead in milkshake machine. -3 live by kitchen entrance.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Dairy mix with approximately 6 small dead flies in it.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn near back door.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In warewash.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in salad cooler at front line.
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.