WENDY'S 4201
502 NE PARK ST, Okeechobee FL 34972 · 5615313321
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: tested twice at 0 ppm Chlorine. Operator set up triple sink, and called for service.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: tested twice at 0 ppm Chlorine. Operator set up triple sink, and called for service.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quarter pan with sanitizer on prep table. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Ice buildup in outside walk-in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: lines behind fryer.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Operator will get a new one.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine: top of machine soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at fry station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Lines behind fryers covered in grease.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at walk in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male restroom. Operator placed at location.
Lines behind fryers covered in grease.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at walk in freezer.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine dishwasher. Operator obtained test strips.
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. Not all employees have signed. Operator will have them sign.
Operator added chlorine sanitation dishwasher. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at customer self service soda machine.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Not all employees have 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Operator will have other employees sign.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by customer soda dispenser. Maintenance is coming to repair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by cashiers station. Operator obtained sign.
Open dumpster lid.
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.