WENDY'S 375
3081 W US HWY 90, Lake City FL 32055 · 386-344-2299
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under rack to left of three compartment sink. Employee killed a pond discarded roach. Area cleaned, pest control company contacted and scheduled for additional treatment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris in bottom of front reach-in cooler. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop basin not hanging to dry. Manager moved to wall rack.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of hamburger reach-in cooler: shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding. One hour out. Manager moved to inside of reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. In prep reach-in cooler: cheese (60F - Cold Holding), two bins of cheese with no time mark. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.
Food stored on floor. Case of eggs on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager moved to storage rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label pieces on bins stored on shelf above produce prep sink. Manager removed for cleaning.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under produce prep sink.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Live flies: two at front counter, one at three compartment sink, one on hamburger cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in men's restroom. Manager replaced.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Coffee pot hanging to exterior of shelf not inverted or protected, near drive-through window. Manager removed and placed on shelf.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken nuggets and potato wedges on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris.
Jun 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jones Food Manager certification expired Oct 2024.
Mar 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under rack to left of three compartment sink. Employee killed a pond discarded roach. Area cleaned, pest control company contacted and scheduled for additional treatment.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jones Food Manager certification expired Oct 2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
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/ No certified food manager working with four employees present.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under rack to left of three compartment sink. Area cleaned, roach discarded, pest control company contacted and scheduled for additional treatment.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Right lid open.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection 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. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager placed on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on cleaned and stored egg forms over back left prep table. Manager removed to re-clean. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substances.
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 reach-in freezer on cook-line. Cutting board grooved.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Opened case of tortilla shells on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Frosty mix - 49F for undetermined time. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance.
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. Cutting board grooved. Microwave interior rusty.
Food stored on floor. Cheese sauce and chicken on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lobby soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front reach-in cooler.
Dec 14, 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. Microwave interior soiled with grease and food accumulation. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance.
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. Cutting board grooved. Microwave interior rusty.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive-thru and lobby soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Jul 10, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels got wet and were removed from front hand wash sink. Manager replaced.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked on shelf wet nested.
Equipment in poor repair. Grooved cutting board on cook-line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.
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