WENDY'S 3838
411 US HWY 27 S, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863.657.0589
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flies in dining room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021017892 | Mar 23, 2021 | May 19, 2021 | $400 |
| 7--2019036781 | May 31, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a metal silver trim separated from corner wall towards back of kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer towards the back.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by back door in the red.
Dec 31, 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a couple of stack of pans on the shelf with water in between and not air drying properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer outside on the floor towards back of walk in freezer.
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 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. Observed employee touch pants with both hands and then resume food preparation, educated employee on proper handwashing and changing gloves, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dish machine is not sanitizing at all, operator is putting a work order in and using the 3-compartment sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without beard guards, the two employees put one on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a couple of stack of pans on the shelf with water in between and not air drying properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer outside on the floor towards back of walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in cooked chicken on cook line, operator removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler by the grill.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of napkins on the floor in the dry storage area.
Aug 8, 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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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging in the mop sink below the flood rim, operator removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile in back of the kitchen not smooth, over mop sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a no beard guard.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the door of the walk in freezer.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection 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 found Observed 3 flies in dining room.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of walk in freezer.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed the hood filters missing in all hoods. Operator put them back up.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease build up on hood walls, Abdul system pipes and wall behind the fryers. Also the paint was peeling the hood walls over the food cooking and preparation areas.
Aug 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Priority: Basic
Aug 6, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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35A-04-4 Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings in dry storage at electrical box. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then scooped ice into drink container. Operator educated employee, who washed hands. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee went to bathroom, came back to drive through and touched soda. Operator educated employee on proper sanitation, and the washed hands. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at cashier station. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had all employees sign acknowledgment. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink in men’s bathroom. Operator placed soap at location. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation: employee with loose hair past shoulders. Operator secured hair. Priority: Basi
Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Priority: Basic
Observed: Stored food not covered. Pan bacon not covered in back. Operator covered. Priority: Basic
Jan 18, 2024Inspection 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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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cookline with visor but also has loose flowing below shoulder length hair
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line without beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans at dish dry rack stacked wet.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed pan with crack at bottom at dish dry rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed pans in dish dry rack with food debris still adhering to interior.
Stored food not covered. Observed 6 pans of bacon stored at chili cook area at back prep with no cover to protect from above contamination.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 gallons of chili reaheating for 8 hours found at chili (127F - Reheating), manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chili (127F - Reheating) reheating from 6am 8 hrs. Manager discarded. See stop sale.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed buildup of food and old labels on interior of dishwasher.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with watch. Manager had employee remove and wash hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees working with open foods and no beard guards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager restocked.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and fan covers in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with old food debris on interior.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food debris on pans stacked on drying rack. Manager removed to dishwash.
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