WENDY'S
202 COREY PLACE, Lake City FL 32024 · 386-961-0019
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Two live flies in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 flies flying around lobby soda machines/self serve ketchup area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior hot holding units on cooks line soiled with old food debris. -Lemonade nozzles soiled with slimey build up. -Soda machine nozzles on lobby drink machines soiled with build up.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles in disrepair on cooks line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large plastic bin and 2 lids cracked on shelf outside of walk in cooler.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 filter missing above fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior bottom of reach in freezer on cooks line soiled with old food debris. -Reach in freezer gasket soiled under fry hot holding unit. -Side of hot holding unit to the left of fry hot holding unit soiled with grease.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile moved out of position over syrup dispensing boxes. Employee positioned in place during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing between grill and fryers.
Food stored on floor. Cases of fries on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee moved to shelf during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on grill handle frame. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid open. Manager had employee close during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry. Manager placed in wall holder.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male cook-line employee touched pants with bare hands and continued food preparation without washing hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands.
Live, small flying insects found Two live flies in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keychain on prep table. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gaskets torn. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substances around perimeter of Frosty machine nozzle and horizontal backsplash of soda machine at drive through. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid open.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Torn reach-in cooler gaskets.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Fly on cookline near office.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on Frosty machine nozzle.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water along cookline floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on grill bar. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substances on backsplash and lever of dining room soda machine. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection 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. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Partial label on cleaned food bin. Manager removed for cleaning.
Utensils in poor condition. Food bins cracked and chipped.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frosty machine nozzle soiled with mold-like substance.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at second sink in mens bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer. Manager ordered and received today replacement gaskets. They are yet to be installed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water near soda boxes caused by leaking roof pipe. Manager has mopped and called for plumber.
Food stored on floor. Bread on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager placed on rack to elevate at least 6" from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In-use tongs for fryer stored on handle of adjacent grill. Manager removed for cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
Utensils in poor condition. Holding trays burned and soiled with grease or food debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leak at roof corner near back door interior. Manager has called plumber to repair.
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.