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WENDY'S #4473

3717 S ORLANDO BLVD, Sanford FL 32773 · 407.321.3921

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6902174
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 dishwasher turned off, not in use. Operator states waiting for repairs.
Basic/16-55-4
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) - blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding) <4 hours. Operator moved to walk in
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 12, 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 inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind soft serve machine
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 23, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - opened raw breaded chicken over opened raw fish at reach in freezer
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at dish station storing pitcher of water
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
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. - 1 cookline employee wearing bracelets
Basic/13-07-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle
Basic/10-20-4
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chili time marked 7am (122f-132f - Hot Holding). Manager states chili temp at 177f earlier, GFI outlet turned off. Manager turned back on. Manager removing half product from steam well for faster reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - dishwasher machine broken. Manager states waiting for repair
Basic/16-55-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Drive Thur under counter; sour cream (55F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drive Thur under counter; sour cream (55F - Cold Holding) unit was unplugged, operator disposed of product and plugged in unit
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. -pan to the water heater is cracked and leaking on the floor
Basic/14-11-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. At the fire extinguisher
Basic/36-24-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
/46-01-4
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. South side sandwich station sliced tomatoes 50&deg;cold hold; cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); ambient temperature (52F - ambient ) operator removed product from the line
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling tile missing. In prep
Basic/36-36-4
Equipment in poor repair. Missing hood filters over the flat top
Basic/14-11-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle Hand wash sink faucet at the 3 compartment sink leaks
Basic/29-11-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Boxes blocking the back door Boxes removed
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Box at the office missing the fire extinguisher Operator replaced the missing fire extinguisher
/45-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.