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WENDY'S 4201

502 NE PARK ST, Okeechobee FL 34972 · 5615313321

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5700413
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2026 · Operator followed up with ECOLab on 3/24 and 3/27, and ECOLAB has not came by establishment. District Manager was to follow up on 3/31. ECOlab has not came to repair dishwasher. Operator has placed an out of service sign on dishwasher. Operator is using triple sink to sanitize all items. Triple sink sanitizer is at 200 ppm Quaternary. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quarter pan with sanitizer on prep table. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in outside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: lines behind fryer.
Basic/36-50-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Operator will get a new one.
Intermediate/05-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine: top of machine soiled.
Basic/16-21-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at fry station.
Basic/13-07-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Lines behind fryers covered in grease.
Basic/36-50-4/Repeat Violation
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at walk in freezer.
/45-02-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male restroom. Operator placed at location.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Lines behind fryers covered in grease.
Basic/36-50-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at walk in freezer.
/45-02-4
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine dishwasher. Operator obtained test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at customer self service soda machine.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Sep 25, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by customer soda dispenser. Maintenance is coming to repair.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by cashiers station. Operator obtained sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4

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.